I recently tuned into the Aspire podcast, hosted by Emma Grede, when she sat down with Jay Shetty, author, entrepreneur, and life coach. Their conversation left me reflecting on what it really means to pursue success without losing yourself in the process.

Jay shared his 5 Habits of Successful People and his 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique, and I couldn’t help but think about how powerful these tools are for those of us on the entrepreneurial battlefield.

Because let’s be real…entrepreneurship isn’t a clean, curated highlight reel. It’s a test of grit. It’s carrying a vision nobody else fully understands yet. It’s late nights, early mornings, high stakes, and heavy pressure. You’re not just building a business. You’re forging a path, often with no blueprint and no backup plan.

And that means the stress is real. The anxiety is real. The temptation to run yourself into the ground is real.

But so is the need to protect your peace if you plan to finish this race.

During the discussion, Jay shared his list of Habits for Success. Here’s the breakdown and how it applies to us as entrepreneurs:

1. Thankfulness. Share Gratitude
Don’t just feel gratitude privately. Express it. Share it with someone in a specific and personal way. Gratitude shifts focus away from scarcity and setbacks and reminds you of what’s already strong and working. For an entrepreneur, this is fuel because when you’re locked in on what’s broken, it’s easy to forget what’s growing.

2. Insights: Learn Every Day
Never stop learning. Read, listen, stay curious. Jay referenced Steve Jobs’ Stanford (my alma mater!) commencement speech…don’t be trapped by dogma, live your own vision. Entrepreneurs thrive when we sharpen our tools daily.
A stagnant leader can’t grow a dynamic business.

3. Mindfulness & Meditation
Schedule time to meet with yourself. Before you check in with your team, your investors, or your clients, check in with you. Ask: what do I need today to make it a great day? Entrepreneurship is constant decision-making; Clarity is your edge.

4. Exercise
Success requires stamina. Moving your body isn’t just about health, it’s about building energy reserves for the long haul. It’s also a way to practice collaboration and competition, two skills entrepreneurs need daily.

5. Sleep
The hustle culture myth says success belongs to the sleep-deprived. The truth?
Sleep is strategy. A rested mind makes sharper decisions. Burnout doesn’t make you a hero. It makes you a liability to your own vision. Protect your rest like you protect your intellectual property.

And when the anxiety rises… because it will rise…Jay’s 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique offers a reset. This isn’t just mindfulness for the sake of mindfulness. It’s a survival tactic for those of us navigating high-stakes moves, pitching big deals, or carrying the weight of payroll and pivots on our backs. When you feel anxiety or stress rising,

Identify:

If you’re going to carry the pressure of building something bigger than yourself, then you’ve also got to build habits that carry you.

Jay Shetty’s wisdom is a reminder that entrepreneurship isn’t just about what you’re building. It’s about who you’re becoming in the process.

Protect your peace. Sharpen your habits. Stand in your power.

Because the real definition of success?
It’s not just about making it to the finish line.
It’s about making it there whole.

Let’s get gritty and grow together.

Nikoa

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