Rewrite Your Rules: Book Review for Public Health CEOs & Entrepreneurs

Join The CEO Circle Waitlist Join the Public Health Club In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, Dr. Des takes you inside the CEO Circle book club and breaks down her biggest takeaways from Rewrite Your Rules by the creator of AfroTech and founder/CEO of Blavity.This isn’t a “was the book good or bad?” type of review. Instead, Dr. Des shares how this book completely shifted the way she thinks about:Her purpose principle as a public health entrepreneurWhat a truly wealthy life looks like (beyond a six-figure job or seven-figure business)Why knowing your numbers and KPIs is non-negotiableHow to build a team and SOPs so your business can run without youThe reality of fear of success and rewriting the rules of your life—again and againIf you’re a public health professional, consultant, or CEO who is tired of being “the glue” holding everything together, this episode will give you mindset shifts and practical strategies you can implement right away.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. The Power of a Purpose PrincipleWhy you can’t say yes to everything just because it’s a “good opportunity”2. Wealthy Life vs. Rich LifeWhy a six-figure job or multi–six figure business doesn’t automatically equal a wealthy life3. Why You Must Know Your Numbers (KPIs)How public health professionals understand data for programs—but often ignore it in their businesses4. Building Your Team Like a CEO (Not an Employee)What it feels like to be “the glue” in your business—and why that’s not sustainable 5. Step-Change Goals (Not Small, Safe Ones)What “step-change goals” are and why they matter(Example: Not “I want to hit $1M,” but “What if I aim for $5M or $10M?”)6. Work–Life Integration (Because Balance Is a Myth)Why “work–life balance” wasn’t working for Dr. Des7. Fear of Success & Rewriting Your Rules (Again and Again)Why many entrepreneurs quietly fear success, not just failurehttps://www.drdesshow.com/https://www.publichealthclub.com/