Persistence and resilience are two of the most important traits all successful entrepreneurs share. But even though they are closely related, many people confuse them for the same thing, not realizing the unique benefits they bring on their own.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Debbie Shannon and Tonia Marra to discuss the power persistence and resilience can bring into your life, together with real-life stories of how those traits influenced their lives and helped them become who they are today.
Key parts of the conversation:
- [0:34] - Today’s Topic: The Power of Resilience
- [1:25] - The difference between persistence and resilience
- [5:20] - Being open about your setbacks
- [7:19] - Can persistence become a problem?
- [10:30] - How Alexa combines persistence with resilience
- [14:01] - The importance of a growth mindset and surrounding yourself with the right people
- [17:15] - Why Alexa’s coaching program is so effective
- 19:27] - Recap
Great quotes from the podcast:
- “Persistence is about continuing to work toward your dreams despite obstacles or failures. Resilience is the ability to recover when you have setbacks.” - Alexa
- “It is not easy to look in the mirror and say, “this is my weakness.” - Tonia
- When it comes to goal setting, realistic goals and a clear vision are key.” - Tonia
- “Strength comes from the willingness to face the gaps in thinking or skills.” - Debbie
- “If you are negative or have negative people in your life, it will be hard for you to be resilient.” - Alexa
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