Episode 580:What's the Alternative? How to Stop Worrying and Move Your Business Forward

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  ⭐️⭐️In this special episode, Fiona revisits a deeply personal episode from 2020 about her late father, recorded less than a year after his passing. Six years on from his death, she reflects on how his wisdom continues to guide her business decisions—especially during challenging times.You'll learn:The one powerful question her dad always asked that changed how she approaches worry and uncertainty in businessWhy commitment through the ups and downs is essential for any long-term business successHow to assess whether your worries are actually worth your energy—and what to do insteadThe difference between dwelling on problems you can't control versus taking action on what you canWhy maintaining optimism isn't about ignoring challenges, but about choosing how you respond to themA practical exercise to identify your current worries and determine which ones deserve your attentionHow to shift from a spiral of worry to a mindset of possibility and forward momentumThis episode was originally recorded during the 2020 lockdown and has been updated with new reflections for 2025. It's a reminder that we've weathered hard times before—and we can do it again. Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: [email protected]: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow 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.