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The first step toward that goal, says executive coach and C-suite search expert Caroline Stokes, is simply acknowledging the shift. One answer is that as the company payroll increases, they cannot have a personal relationship with every employee and they lose sight of what’s happening below them.
Instead of mindlessly pursuing money, reframe your businesss financial goals in terms of supporting your desired lifestyle. While this can be great for the bottom line, it can create a lot of stress and pressure on the business owner. Change your financial mindset. Outsource or delegate non-passion tasks to others.
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The critical path to the goal you’re chasing is waiting for you on a bookshelf. Surrendering your preferences and renouncing goals might seem like the opposite of following your heart, but in fact, it perfectly demonstrates the principle. There is a tranquil minority walking among us who stress less, but live more.
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