Falling with Style: Lessons in Business and Gymnastics

What does a balance beam have to do with scaling a business? More than you'd think. There's a reason gymnasts don't start on the high beam. In this podcast episode, Kimberly Spencer draws parallels between mastering skills on the low beam before aiming higher and how this applies to entrepreneurship. Whether it's honing focus or perfecting delegation, start small, build confidence, and when the time comes, you'll be ready for the big leagues.    In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer shares a poignant moment she witnessed between a father and his daughter at a gymnastics class. The father's advice on overcoming fear and learning from falls resonated with Kimberly, prompting her to draw parallels to entrepreneurship. She reflects on her own business struggles, the emotional challenges of grief and motherhood, and the importance of resilience and self-care. Kimberly discusses strategic decision-making, the value of data in business and health, and the mindset shift from playing not to lose to playing to win. The episode is a blend of personal insights and professional strategies, ending with an empowering call to embrace one's journey and reign in life.   #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #PersonalGrowth   What you will learn from this episode: Embracing the process of falling and getting back up Overcoming fear and embracing the coaching process Importance of trust and commitment in personal growth and entrepreneurship Practicing and building trust within oneself The metaphor of the balance beam and aiming for higher goals Embracing failure as a catalyst for progress and improvement Decision-making process and risks in entrepreneurship Reconnecting with purpose and prioritizing self-care Making strategic decisions and tracking key performance indicators Embracing resilience and commitment to playing to win   Enjoy, sovereigns!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on YouTube.   Quotes: “If you want to grow to have a $1 million business, then you need to make sure all the team is swimming in the same direction.” ~ Kimberly Spencer “If you say that the goal is important to you and that's something you want to work toward but you aren't willing to do what the coach says as far as tasking is concerned, then you're not actually committed to the goal.” ~ Kimberly Spencer “The visionary needs space to create. And if you're in the grind of the day-to-day, doing all the things and doing all the stuff, then you don't have that space.” ~ Kimberly Spencer   Moments of Note: The coaching conversation (00:00:00) A father coaches his daughter to embrace falling and getting back up, relating it to entrepreneurship and personal growth. The importance of falling (00:03:18) The father explains the importance of falling off the balance beam to overcome fear and make progress, drawing parallels to entrepreneurship. The practice on the lower beam (00:08:00) Kimberly discusses the significance of practicing skills and discipline on a lower level to prepare for higher goals. Fear of failure (00:13:47) The conversation about embracing failure and learning from it, with Kimberly sharing her own experiences and lessons learned. Playing not to lose (00:17:13) The concept of playing not to lose in business and the importance of shifting focus to playing to win. Investing and Pouring Money into Businesses (00:21:49) Assessing the purpose and risks of investing in businesses during a cash flow crunch. Rising from Grief and Reassessing Identity (00:23:00) Overcoming grief and redefining identity after personal losses and challenges. Empowering Business Decision-Making (00:24:19) Embracing humility and making empowered decisions to drive business success. Simplifying Business Processes (00:25:32) Transitioning to simpler systems and processes for better business management and growth. Data-Driven Decision-Making (00:28:18) Emphasizing the importance of tracking essential business data for informed decisions. Health and Fitness Assessment (00:29:17) Using data to make informed decisions about health and fitness practices. Commitment to High-Beam Practices (00:32:25) Embracing high-level practices for sustained success in business and personal growth.   Mentions + Additional Resources: Dan Sullivan's Book "Ten X Is Easier Than Two X": 00:08:00 Brendan Bouchard's High Performance Academy: 00:08:00 Tim Ferriss: 00:09:00 Amanda Kaufman's Son Braxton: 00:13:47 Anthony Trucks: 00:09:00 Yosemite National Park: 00:09:00 Scarcity and Abundance Concept: 00:13:47 Iron Man: 00:13:47 Kimberly Spencer's Website "crownyourself.com": 00:00:00 Kimberly Spencer's TEDx Talk: 00:00:00 Kajabi: 00:26:42  CRM (Customer Relationship Management): 00:26:42 Tracking KPIs: 00:24:19 Simpler Program for Data Tracking: 00:28:18 Fitness Tracking App: 00:29:17 Additional Testing for Health: 00:29:17  Astrological Chart: 00:31:20   📺  YOUTUBE TIPS PLAYLISTS:   The Crown Yourself Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwctt-09Yk&list=PL2ClsckBxxujcpec_c4m-haGSeWZkfNmP  Becoming the Queen-B(usiness) of Yo’ Biz:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEircICw4o0&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhTAZNjo3wKa84gAgJAgpBB Podcasting Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLm9j9TSPE&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhIznCt03xcCIR-caCZBads  Conscious Leadership Queen:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35hokbpIJI&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhJqGJuF9kqCg-UfBwZzI_o  🙌🏼 MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR EMPIRE + CROWN YOURSELF  🙌🏼 Get booked on podcasts + turn guest podcasting into getting clients when you join the Communication Queens Agency: https://www.communicationqueens.com   Want to get Kimberly Spencer on your podcast? 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