Somewhere along the line, The Western world made “selfish” a dirty word. But it isn’t. It’s survival. It’s sustainability. You cannot pour from an empty cup. You cannot lead if you’re running on fumes. And you certainly can’t save others if you’re drowning yourself. A mother who starves herself to feed her children is not heroic. It’s tragic. Because when she falls, those children fall too. Everyone going with a little bit less is fine. But when one person gives so much that they become depleted, They eventually become the patient, the victim, or the one who needs saving. Even Mother Teresa, Gandhi, and other selfless leaders Knew the importance of balance: of prayer, rest, hydration, reflection. They preserved themselves so they could serve others longer. There are no medals for giving everything. Burnout doesn’t make you noble. It makes you ineffective. The more you earn, the more you can give. The more you grow, the more you can share. The more your cup overflows... in health, wealth, energy, or wisdom: The more others benefit. So stop feeling guilty for putting yourself first. Because “self first” isn’t selfish. It’s responsible. It’s how you build capacity to give more, do more, and be more. As the Dalai Lama said: “Caring for others requires caring for yourself.” It’s time to replace guilt with growth. And recognise that when you become your best self, You unlock the ability to help everyone else.

Yesterday I asked people to describe their business in 7 words or less... And to record a 30-second video pitch. Not a second more. A few brave ones did it.Most didn’t. Because here’s the truth… When people pitch, they often try to impress rather than connect. They use big words that sound intelligent. Or clever phrases they think make them sound professional. But if a 12-year-old can’t understand it, half your potential customers are gone before you even start. Clarity beats cleverness. Every time. Look at the some of the biggest brands in the world: Nike → Just do it. Apple → Think different. L’Oréal → Because you’re worth it. Google → Organise the world’s information. Tesco → Every little helps. McDonald’s → I’m lovin’ it. Adidas → Impossible is nothing. Airbnb → Belong anywhere. Harley-Davidson → Live to ride. Ride to live. Subway → Eat Fresh KFC → Finger Lickin’ Good Coca-Cola → Open Happiness Pepsi → For the Love of It Ford → Built Tough BMW → The Ultimate Driving Machine Audi → Vorsprung durch Technik (translated: “Advancement through technology”) Mercedes-Benz → The Best or Nothing Volkswagen → Drivers Wanted Jaguar → Grace, Space, Pace FedEx → The World on Time Disney → The Happiest Place on Earth Lego → Play On eBay → Buy It. Sell It. Love It. Visa → Everywhere You Want to Be Mastercard → There Are Some Things Money Can’t Buy De Beers → A Diamond Is Forever M&M’s → Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand Red Bull → Gives You Wings Burger King → Have It Your Way Dove → Real Beauty Netflix → See What’s Next Spotify → Music for Everyone BBC → Inform. Educate. Entertain. LinkedIn → Connect to Opportunity YouTube → Broadcast Yourself None of those lines are complicated. But every single one connects.Instantly. Simple is memorable. Simple is powerful.Simple scales. If you need a paragraph to explain your business, you haven’t yet got a business that connects. If you can’t pick up your phone right now

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My Success Is A System Podcast went somewhere new today Spirituality Surrender Trusting your gut Peace as a strategy, not a luxury ✨ @Mark Collin https://youtu.be/Y3_ArYP_c54?si=zvAJMkBJdWkLCbXj If you think that has nothing to do with business You are missing the point People build businesses Not spreadsheets Not funnels People When the person is calm, clear and connected The business performs Here is what we explored And why it matters to every SME owner Surrender beats control Let go of the performance Show up as yourself Connection sells better than scripts Peace is a performance enhancer When you are grounded, you decide faster You sell cleaner You lead better Acceptance before mastery You cannot change what you refuse to see Own the pattern Then upgrade it Identity drives execution Decide who you are Then act like it The results follow Trauma can be a superpower Hard seasons sharpen awareness Use it to read rooms Lead under pressure Make better calls when it counts Imagination creates action Image in action See it clearly Then move Serve, do not grasp Walk into meetings asking How can I help Not what can I get The right deals follow service Stop, breathe, think When chaos hits Pause Regulate Then execute the one next right step A few lines that landed on the pod “I don’t mentor businesses. I mentor people. People build businesses.” “Mastery doesn’t come from control. It comes from acceptance.” “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” “We are all perfectly imperfect.” “They are not disabled. They are differently abled.” “Be real, trust your gut, let go, see where it will take you.” “One session I planned bombed. Since then I turn up present, listen, and let the right work emerge.” Why this is relevant now Your team do not need a tougher version of you They need a truer one Calm leaders create safe teams Safe teams tell the truth Truth fixes problems fast

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