Episode 560: Five lessons my younger business mentor has taught me about business

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona shares powerful business lessons learned from watching her son navigate competitive basketball tryouts, revealing how sports psychology principles can transform your entrepreneurial mindset and business success.You'll Learn How To:Master the art of consistent showing up in business, even when motivation is low and results aren't immediately visibleEmbrace uncertainty and put yourself forward for opportunities, despite competition and fear of rejectionStrategically surround yourself with mentors and peers who challenge you to level up your business skillsDevelop internal discipline and self-motivation that doesn't rely on external validation or pressureRediscover joy and fun in your business journey while maintaining high performance standardsApply sports psychology principles to overcome business challenges and build resilienceTransform your mindset around competition and use it as fuel for growth rather than intimidationCreate sustainable business practices that prioritize both success and personal fulfillmentA massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: [email protected]: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.