Growing your business AND being present for those you love: David Braithwaite Part 2/2

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Phil Rose talks to David Braithwaite Part 2: Growing your business AND being present for those you love
Welcome back to Sparks by Ignium and our second conversation with Strategic Coach and entrepreneur David Braithwaite.
In this lively conversation, Phil Rose and David discuss why creating a life that makes sense is imperative to business success.

Key points to listen out for:

• How can you be more present for the things that matter in life? Can you do this when you’re growing a business? The answer lies in distinguishing between what’s urgent and what’s important. You can put your phone away on sports day and still be successful.
• There is a solid connection between regularly writing down your goals and your ability to spot opportunities. It also builds the confidence you need to take the risks your business needs to grow. David shares tips on how to do this and make it into a disciplined practice that will serve you for years to come.
• Why tweaking the rudder just one per cent can take you to where you want to go. Tiny habits build into a bigger picture, so it doesn’t always have to be about the big jumps.
• The value of looking back as well as looking forward. You’re able to live in the gain of what you’ve accomplished rather than the gap that causes stress and anxiety.
• What drives entrepreneurs to keep working well into their 80s? A sense of purpose, connection and doing good. When it’s not work, there’s no need to retire. So we should think about what we’re retiring to not just from. What if retirement was more than just the finish line?

An episode full of moments of reflection, it asks deep questions but in a way that makes so much sense. Why shouldn’t we show up as ourselves in our business? Why shouldn’t we prioritise our health and spend time with the people we love? That’s why we set up business for ourselves in the first place. Own your business rather than it owning you to improve your chances of living a long and happy life.

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(Some of) The main points for listeners:
Key Questions for listeners to consider:

* How does one man run four businesses and balance family life? And how can you do the same?
* What does freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose mean to me?
* What is the significance of unique ability in business success?
* How does the Strategic Coach program help business owners walk the talk and implement the tools and strategies they learn?
* What are the implications of expanding versus contracting in life?
* How do you plan for retirement and longevity?
* How can I create a plan for where I want to be in life and business?
* How can I build habits to become better 1% every day?

About David

Most people David speaks to feel guilty that they’re not taking more interest in their personal finances, invariably because they either don’t have the time, or they’re intimidated by the jargon-packed confusing mess and cost. David’s passion is to make financial advice understandable. To explain complex matters in ways that make sense and are relevant. He believes in empowering people through knowledge and giving everyone the service and the skills to be able to approach their finances with confidence.
This is why he’s often in the media: he loves to demystify money. He guests regularly on live national TV and radio and has written for national magazines and newspapers like The Independent and The Daily Telegraph. He has also spoken at numerous conferences both here and overseas in countries such as Australia, USA, Canada and Ireland.

However, his clients always come first. With more than 25 years’ experience in financial planning, from a background in financial services within a stockbroking and banking environment, he uses all this accumulated expertise to serve his clients. He is qualified to diploma level, and holds the qualification in advanced pension planning.

He also has other business interests under the Citrus brand which include healthcare, conveyancing and accountancy.

Quite simply, he loves what he does.

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Key points in this episode:

1. Importance of Self-Motivation: Both David and Phil emphasize the need for self-motivation in entrepreneurship, highlighting that success is self-driven.
2. Prioritizing Personal Time and Family Over Work: They stress the importance of prioritizing personal time and family over work, acknowledging the limited nature of time and the need for balance.
3. Setting and Tracking Goals: David emphasizes the importance of setting and tracking goals for personal and professional growth.
4. Accountability and Self-Discipline: Both speakers discuss the impact of accountability and self-discipline on overall fulfilment and progress.
5. The Concept of Becoming 'Unemployable': They explore the idea of becoming 'unemployable' after being self-employed for a significant period, highlighting the mindset shift required in entrepreneurship.
6. Importance of Delegation: Phil discusses the importance of delegation in achieving a better work-life balance, emphasizing the need to focus on one's unique abilities.
7. Introduction to Strategic Coach Program: Both speakers share their experiences with the Strategic Coach program, highlighting its benefits and the value of being coached by fellow business owners.
8. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Taking Risks: David shares his experience of overcoming imposter syndrome and the significance of taking risks in business.
9. Prioritizing Family and Work-Life Balance: They discuss the impact of prioritizing family and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, emphasizing the need to align personal values with business decisions.
10. Retirement and Finding Purpose: The conversation touches on the importance of finding purpose in retirement and doing what one loves, emphasizing engagement and well-being in later life.

Books mentioned in the episode:

"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss
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