Emma

For me, it's a lot of reading, a lot of reading. But listening is a skill that I've developed as I got older. Not always having something to say is very hard for me, but it's an asset that I've developed, as is watching everyone around me and observing those I aspire to. But more than that, it's applying what I've learned. Learning for me is finding lessons in the wins and the losses.

For me, it's a lot of reading, a lot of reading. But listening is a skill that I've developed as I got older. Not always having something to say is very hard for me, but it's an asset that I've developed, as is watching everyone around me and observing those I aspire to. But more than that, it's applying what I've learned. Learning for me is finding lessons in the wins and the losses.

surrounding myself with people that challenge me and staying open even when I think I already know the answer. So I want to leave you just with some practical tips. Here's practically how I continue learning in my own life. And because I don't have a lot of time, and I'm sure you don't either, these are just the things that I do. The first one is like, create micro learning moments.

surrounding myself with people that challenge me and staying open even when I think I already know the answer. So I want to leave you just with some practical tips. Here's practically how I continue learning in my own life. And because I don't have a lot of time, and I'm sure you don't either, these are just the things that I do. The first one is like, create micro learning moments.

Instead of binging content, commit to 15 or 30 minutes a day of intentional learning. Read a book, listen to a podcast episode, or watch a quick TED Talk while getting ready or commuting. Number two, ask better questions. At the end of the day, you can just reflect. What did I learn today? What challenged me? What could I do differently next time?

Instead of binging content, commit to 15 or 30 minutes a day of intentional learning. Read a book, listen to a podcast episode, or watch a quick TED Talk while getting ready or commuting. Number two, ask better questions. At the end of the day, you can just reflect. What did I learn today? What challenged me? What could I do differently next time?

These are like simple prompts that keep your brain in growth mode. Number three is you can schedule learning like a meeting. Block off time to read, take a course or study something that stretches you. If it's not on your calendar, it won't happen consistently. Number four, surround yourself with teachers. This could be mentors, mastermind groups, or friends who just think bigger.

These are like simple prompts that keep your brain in growth mode. Number three is you can schedule learning like a meeting. Block off time to read, take a course or study something that stretches you. If it's not on your calendar, it won't happen consistently. Number four, surround yourself with teachers. This could be mentors, mastermind groups, or friends who just think bigger.

Who you spend your time with will either expand or limit your growth. Number five, teach what you learn. Share your insights on social media with your team because when you teach it, you repeat it and you own it. And don't forget, stay humble and curious. Remind yourself often, I don't know everything. And that's exactly why I'm going to go further than most.

Who you spend your time with will either expand or limit your growth. Number five, teach what you learn. Share your insights on social media with your team because when you teach it, you repeat it and you own it. And don't forget, stay humble and curious. Remind yourself often, I don't know everything. And that's exactly why I'm going to go further than most.

The take out here is applying learnings takes a lot of practice, but it really is the difference between good and great. So let's summarize all of this. The best pathway to your success is starting with yourself. The 10 ways that I do that, the 10 principles that guide my life and the way that I do business. Number one, know what you don't know. You don't have to be an expert in everything.

The take out here is applying learnings takes a lot of practice, but it really is the difference between good and great. So let's summarize all of this. The best pathway to your success is starting with yourself. The 10 ways that I do that, the 10 principles that guide my life and the way that I do business. Number one, know what you don't know. You don't have to be an expert in everything.

Hire people better than you in your weak areas and get out of their way. Number two, leverage what you've got. Leverage your relationships, reputation and current opportunities to take your next step. Number three, always, always, always be yourself. Embrace your uniqueness. It is your superpower. Number four, you have to deal with all your old shit.

Hire people better than you in your weak areas and get out of their way. Number two, leverage what you've got. Leverage your relationships, reputation and current opportunities to take your next step. Number three, always, always, always be yourself. Embrace your uniqueness. It is your superpower. Number four, you have to deal with all your old shit.

You can only move forward when you face your demons. Number five, take responsibility for your life. Own your story, failures and all. Number six, the only thing you can control is you. Focusing on the uncontrollable is unproductive. Always prioritize what you can and change. Number seven, you've got to take risks. Take one bold step today. Pitch, ask, launch, or just speak up.

You can only move forward when you face your demons. Number five, take responsibility for your life. Own your story, failures and all. Number six, the only thing you can control is you. Focusing on the uncontrollable is unproductive. Always prioritize what you can and change. Number seven, you've got to take risks. Take one bold step today. Pitch, ask, launch, or just speak up.

Number eight, the work is non-negotiable. Do the work with a bigger picture in mind. Number nine, you can have it all, but not all at once. You decide what matters. Own your trade-offs confidently. And lastly, number 10, always be learning. Apply what you learn. This is the gap between good and great. Thank you for spending time with me today on the Aspire podcast.

Number eight, the work is non-negotiable. Do the work with a bigger picture in mind. Number nine, you can have it all, but not all at once. You decide what matters. Own your trade-offs confidently. And lastly, number 10, always be learning. Apply what you learn. This is the gap between good and great. Thank you for spending time with me today on the Aspire podcast.

I hope that you leave here today with at least one thing that will impact your life, no matter how small. See you next time. If you're loving this podcast, be sure to click follow on your favorite listening platform. While you're there, give us a review and a five-star rating and share an episode you loved with a friend. We'll be so grateful. Aspire with Emma Greed is presented by Odyssey.

I hope that you leave here today with at least one thing that will impact your life, no matter how small. See you next time. If you're loving this podcast, be sure to click follow on your favorite listening platform. While you're there, give us a review and a five-star rating and share an episode you loved with a friend. We'll be so grateful. Aspire with Emma Greed is presented by Odyssey.