Episode 9: Do you want to be the wave or the surfer, with Afraa Zammam.
Afraa Zammam is co-founder of "The Magic of the Swarms", a charity for refugee children based on her husband's art. \xa0
\nSubscribe to Onward Nation!\n\nSecret -- timesaving technique\nGet an accountability partner. An accountability partner is anyone who is going to help you stay focused. Afraa believes accountability partners help an individual to adhere to their daily schedule. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nAfraa makes a sincere effort to mediate and take walks throughout the workday.
\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- \xa0an invaluable learning experience\nA war in Syria broke out and took a toll on Afraa\u2019s international cosmetic company -- and Afraa tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cA business owner has to have patience and excellent communication skills.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201cLive life by design instead of life by default. Environment is everything. Your environment is a direct reflection of yourself.\u201d \xa0
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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n\u201cI don\u2019t think I would go back and push the reset button to add a specific system. We\u2019ve found a way to take advantage of our particular situation over the past three years.\u201d
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nTake ownership of your responsibilities, don\u2019t make excuses, and never blame others for your own mistakes. \u201cDo you want to be the wave or do you want to be the surfer?\u201d
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nWrite down all your goals and make sure to stay on track.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Just do it. \n
- Surround yourself with people you admire. \n
- Get rid of any major distractions that hinder your business. \n