Overcome Discouragement by Setting Intention (Solo Episode)

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

When push comes to shove in the entrepreneurial space, our knee-jerk reaction tends to be to push back harder. I’ve been learning more and more that not only does this not serve us, but this mindset actually invites more opposition to come our way. So what’s the alternative? In this solo episode, I really want to unpack the value of setting our intentions up BEFORE we hit opposition in order to combat the discouragement that inevitably comes with it. 

Tune right in and let’s learn how to overcome discouragement by setting intention.

[00:01 – 03:30] Opening Segment

• I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change
• We’re in this together 
• • My goal is to give your perspective based on my experience
  • What I want to focus on today
  • • How to not get discouraged

[03:31 –07:44] An Intro to the Concept of Setting Intentions

• How our intentions set us up for long term success
• • The findings of Trevor G. Blake
  • Machismo may not be the way to break through resistance 
• I share a story about my journey launching a new project
• • Going from excitement to disappointment 
  • The battle in the mind that triggers when things go wrong 

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[07:45 – 13:44] Overcome Discouragement by Setting Intention

• My advice for those stepping out as Independents
• • Discouragement is easy to fall into 
  • Everything comes to ‘energy’ 
  • Know that things will happen outside of your control 
  • • You CAN control your mindset and attitude 
• It matters how we manage ourselves and set our intentions
• • What happens when things knock your energy out?
  • Recognize the frustration but stay upbeat 
  • • It’s part of the journey
  • It’s not a straight path to independence 
  • “Today’s frustration is tomorrow’s triumph”
  • Set intentions for what it is you want 
  • • Stay tuned for more on intentions in future episodes 
• jump into the dialogue and email me at karl@dearblackceo.com
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Realize that the staircase we’re climbing is not straight and narrow, it’s not straight up and down.” – Karl Sona

“Today’s frustration is tomorrow’s triumph… the more we can get used to the ebbs and the flows the better you will be.” – Karl Sona

Resources Mentioned:

• Trevor G. Blake

Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions. 

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