Episode 06: Momentum + Doubt
In this episode, Elise & Scott Grice open up about their insecurities, self-sabotaging beliefs, and internal battles with the slippery slope of vanity metrics, growth, “6-figures,” perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the “cool kids” club.
“Growth, in its most simplistic form, means something is changing, developing, and becoming something new. But we so often tell ourselves that what we’ve experienced in the past will be true for us again in the future. Which is the opposite of what growth means. Growth means it’s going to be different in the future.”
— @heysweetpea
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The cycle of self-doubt and vanity metrics
- Upper-level “secrets” and the lies we’re all told
- Why we self-sabotage (without even realizing it)
- Limiting beliefs and how we can replace them
- The myth of overnight success
- “Imposter Syndrome” and fraudy feelings
- Becoming a contributor instead of a “guru”
- Coming up with your “million-dollar idea”
- How to create + brand something truly unique
- Why you don’t need a fancy website
- Sales funnels and how to uncomplicate them
- How to tame your inner perfectionist
- Vanity metrics vs. measuring true growth
- Which numbers matter (and which ones don’t)
- Creating clear, specific, and achievable goals
- How to stop wasting time + money
- Becoming the CEO vs. a freelancer
- The “all or nothing” mentality that’s hurting you
- How you’re stealing from your own business
Additional resources:
If you’re looking for business advice and support after listening to this episode, we’ve gathered the following resources for you. As always, please research, read, and listen at your own discretion.
Mentorship:
There are two ways you can work with Scott + Elise:
- Their group mentorship program, My Own Irresistible Brand, is for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to attract + convert more (so they can reach $100k/year).
- Their 90-day experience, Beyond Irresistible, is for coaches, service-providers, and course creators who are ready for more strategy, systems, and sales (so they can break-through the $100-350k glass ceiling).
Books:
- Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer
- The 12-Week Year by Brian P. Moran
- The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
- Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
- The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz
- Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
- Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
- Playing Big by Tara Mohr
- You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
- The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Podcasts, Videos, + Articles:
- Nobody Talks About This: Episode 1 – Mental Health + Trauma
- Elise’s Facebook LIVE: How to Lead Yourself and Your Business Forward
- Elle Kaplan: How to Stay Insanely Self-Motivated, According to Science
- Denise Duffield-Thomas: Don’t Be a Guru – Be a Contributor Instead
- Denise Duffield-Thomas: Do You Really Need a Big Team to be Successful?
- Todd Herman: The Five Stages of Business Growth
- Being Boss Podcast: The Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler