persistent

People everywhere are sabotaging themselves, depriving themselves of their own visions and impact, simply because the tough or boring stuff gets the better of them. Funny thing is they don't realize they are doing it at the time. It's another one of those sneaky little things.

Getting to your thing needs persistence. It needs you to persevere. To keep going no matter what. Sure it's cliché.

Let's talk about some key steps that will almost guarantee that you never give up.

In the hard times, you take  a deep breath, and just do the damn thing. Does it absolutely suck? Of course. Do you fall apart and cry in the stress overload? Yep. Do you make it through like the badass champion you are? ABSOLUTELY!

If you need a reminder of the warrior you are. This episode is for you!

In this week’s episode of The Resiliency Factor Podcast, I discuss why it’s so critically important to be a self-starter, especially as an entrepreneur. A self-starter is someone who is disciplined, persistent, and capable of igniting her own inner flame of motivation to keep going no matter what. A self-starter has the ability to recognize that in order to become a successful entrepreneur, she must promise herself to stay the course no matter how twisted or convoluted it may become at times.

The ability to stay motivated is what separates a successful entrepreneur, capable of earning a sustainable living while making a massive impact in the world versus the wantra-preneur who keeps talking about becoming successful one day, but keeps doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome, which is literally the definition of insanity.

In this episode I also provide you with a brief overview of how to stay motivated over the long haul, even when you feel like throwing in the towel and giving up all together. After all, no one ever promised that entrepreneurship would be easy. Otherwise, everybody would do it.

Key Highlights from Our Episode

• I explain why being a self-starter is absolutely critical for any individual seeking to be a successful entrepreneur.
• I also discuss the relationship between being a self-starter and the ability to stay motivated, and how both play a critical role in not giving up when things get tough, as they often will from time to time.
• I refer to a former client of mine who went from working as a cashier in a big box store just a few short years ago to becoming a six-figure entrepreneur, running her own VA agency. I attribute this client's success to her ability to stay motivated and keep going regardless of how tough things were as she was transitioning and how she continues to fuel her passion even today.
• I debunk the myth that even highly successful entrepreneurs who have been in the business a long time never stumble or fall or have hardships along the way. Just because someone is highly successful, doesn't mean that they haven't faced their fair share of hardships. In other words, a truly successful entrepreneur will be the first to tell you that nothing is guaranteed and it takes true grit, determination, and the ability to keep going no matter what.
• I invite you to come on over to 'The Confidence Hub' and connect with other passionate and purpose-driven entrepreneurs just like you! If you're not already a member of my free, buzzing, and super engaged online Facebook community, click here to join now. FYI - I allow and actually encourage people to go live within the group, to share from their Fan Pages and even promote their offers in a dedicated thread on Fridays!

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Peggy and Yan Chen, professor, department of computer science Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University, talk about the impact of APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks, giving specific examples such as Target and Equifax.

They also discuss:

• How the computer industry was in survivor mode in the beginning and where we are today.
• The need for a holistic effort from everybody to address our challenge with security.
• How AI (artificial intelligence) will revolutionize everything including security in the next 5-10 years and how his team is using AI to do something that was impossible before.

mccormick.northwestern.edu

(03.09.21 - #709)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

In Matthew 7, Craig Cabaniss explains persistent and expectant prayer.

Matt and Merry conclude their series, Wild Rides, with a look at the story in Acts about Paul being shipwrecked on an island.  Along the way, they reminisce about one of their first dates when they took a tour on a pirate ship through the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.  Then, they chat about what led to Paul being on a ship headed to Rome, and what happened when the ship crashed into an island.  They share the good news of God's persistent love for this world.  

Kubernetes is quickly being tested and adopted by enterprises deploying applications more efficiently, but it also comes with its challenges. On this episode, we discuss both the opportunities and challenges with author Nigel Poulton.

Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Lauren Schnabel, Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University. The two discuss Schnabel’s new therapy to combat persistent joint infections in horses, potentially saving them from years of pain. Her team developed a platelet-rich plasma lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.