Today we take you behind the mic of our operation and share some messy things we’re working on.  In fact, this episode was recorded in that mess!  

 

One of the most common reasons for people not starting or quitting too soon is the humbling frustration of not being an expert on day 1, or 100. It’s tough, especially when you’re generally used to being good at the things you’ve been doing for a while. Here’s the irony. The only way to get better is to push through that initial mess for as long as it takes.  Here’s the true story of how being afraid to start ugly hindered this show from growing for a long time.

 

 

Question of the day: What have you been wanting to start?

 (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

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Ok so you got the job. Now what? This first two years will separate the rookies for the rock stars. We’re here to make sure you go hard and carve out your space amidst the tough competition.

 

Today we share three crucial things you need to do during the first two years on the job.

 

 

Question of the day: Have you done any of these three things already? Tell us about it! (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    

Make a distinction between one person's experience and what is possible for you. Thoughts are contagious so don’t become small minded by osmosis. 

 

More on the inside so tune in. 

 

 

Question of the day: What is one thing someone around you said that you started to believe without real evidence?  (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    

If you’re listening to this any time near the year 2019, you’re aware that there are way too many things competing for our attention daily. Mobile phones alone make it easy to access just about all the information you want and certainly a bunch of other stuff you don’t need.

 

This can have serious negative effects on your own development, but here's how to fix it. More on this inside so check it out.

 

Question of the day: Who is one person you admire and would like to work with one day?

 (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire