Have you had time lately to be intentional about your self-development? As a leader, because that is what you are, you need to continue to grow and develop. And when we are not intentional about it, influences come in and alter our ways of thinking. Today I want you to think about the things that influence your life. What are you reading, who are you spending time with, and how are you developing in a way that will benefit you and your business? If you knew it was as simple as doing this during brushing your teeth or getting ready in the morning, would it be something you prioritize? Because today I am telling you it is not about having enough time, but prioritizing self-development to help you and your business grow. Biggest Takeaways: 2:37 Understand how you are feeling/ why you feel the way you feel 8:49 Don’t react, respond 9:12 Does misery love company? 10:15 What type of support are you surrounding yourself with? 12:51 What can you do about this? Are you intentional about self-development Recommendations: Self-development begins by being intentional about what we are doing and who we are surrounding ourselves with. As a business owner, it is imperative to be surrounded by people who are helping you grow, develop and accomplish your biggest goals. In the Mastermind Group, you will find a community of like-minded owners who are ready to grow and scale their businesses. They prioritize self-development and lean on one another for support and encouragement. With years of HR questions answered, 1:1 support with Bella, guest speakers, and a plethora of support, the Mastermind group focuses on self-development and growth. Links: Better Marketing With Bella Bella Vasta Instagram Mastermind Group Episode 139: The Scientific Way You Can Increase Your Productivity 39% Brain.fm Transcript This is episode 319 of Bella in Your Business. Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book, The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business. So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump. Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta. Today, I'm here to talk about more profits. You have heard me say time and time again, the ship can only sail as good as the captain of the ship. Am I right? You can't see the iceberg ahead if you're down on the deck mopping the floors or better yet taking a nap because you're so exhausted. So guys, do you want to have more profits? I'm going to tell you exactly what you need to do right now. Because so many of us are running around like chickens with our heads cut off or with blinders on, or we're just focusing on the tiny little pictures and we're not really soaring high above the clouds like an eagle at 30,000 feet. Actually, do eagles soar at 30,000 feet? Anyone know? Let me know. You know what I mean. And I want you to ask yourself, what are you doing with your time? What are you reading? What are you listening to? What are you watching? I want you to understand that you do not need to have all the time in the world to do things. It starts so simply. It starts so little. It starts with listening to an audiobook while you're brushing your teeth, washing your face, and maybe you're, maybe not, putting on makeup or moisturizer. It starts as little as that. These are all aspects that are huge influences of your own personal self-development. And as a business leader—because you are a leader—you need to be developing and growing. If you're not intentional about it, then what's going to happen is the nightly news or the morning news or the different radio stations or the different Facebook groups that just happen to come across your feed or on your TV are influencing you.