Avoid These Mistakes When Starting Over

Never in Reverse

Great decision makers aren’t defined by the decisions they make during predictable times; they know how to adapt to change in the face of adversity and pivot when necessary. In today’s episode of Never In Reverse, Jeremy and Doug discuss starting over as it applies to their business, families, and personal lives. They give tips on how you can position yourself to quickly adapt to change and share their experiences with change and starting over.

Adapting to change is a crucial skill for business owners. At Fluent Conveyors, Jeremy and Doug adapt to change quickly, whether that change is in their clients or in the adoption of new technology. In their personal lives, change is about both adapting to the unexpected and being able to accept when they are wrong. To foster positive change in yourself, they recommend surrounding yourself with people who push you to be the best version of yourself.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:

[2:15] Today’s episode is about starting over, and how starting over takes courage. On the business side, Jeremy embraces change at work and always looks for ways to move forward.

[8:00] Doug brings up how starting over also related to automation and technology. While the processes your company has in place may feel comfortable, staying ahead of the curve should come first.

[12:03] Jeff Bezos famously said that while his company has expanded to be one of the largest in the world, the time it takes him to make decisions is the same as it was when Amazon was a bookstore.

[14:55] When Jeremy graduated college, he felt the transition from college to adulthood very deeply.

[16:31] Doug feels that he bit off more than he could chew early on, getting married and having kids in quick succession. The recession coincided with these life events, and Doug had to learn to adapt quickly.

[19:20] A big part of adapting to change in your personal life is accepting when you’re wrong, particularly in marriage. You have to be willing to let go of your old habits and ideas if they aren’t serving you.

[24:49] Your friends can also impact the changes you make. Choosing friends who push you forward instead of holding you back can make it easier to become a better person.

[28:27] It is important to lean on the people around you during periods of change. Everyone has faced adversity, so everyone has something to offer to help get you through it.

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