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May 2024
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Confronting my CEO coach - Eric Partaker

Ali Abdaal
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In part 2 of my conversation with CEO coach Eric Partaker, he shares his three-pillar approach to scaling companies, handling unexpected challenges, transitioning from founder to CEO, and the importance of networking in building a successful business. He also provides actionable tips for strategic thinking, time management, and overcoming resistance. Let me know what you think in the comments!

(00:00) Introduction
(03:49) From Financial Success to Continued Work
(07:12) Finding Work-Life Balance
(10:45) The Impact of Neglecting Health and Relationships
(14:08) Scaling the Company: The CEO Pillar of Leadership
(21:36) The Fun Challenge of Weekend Freedom
(25:01) Building and Accumulating Over Time
(29:05) The Human Desire for Achievement
(32:44) The Importance of a Business Approach
(36:10) Creating a Long-lasting Impact
(39:45) Life Happens While You're Making Other Plans
(43:08) Building a Strong Network
(46:30) Strategic Thinking and Time Management
(50:48) The Struggle with Time Management
(54:32) Identifying the Most Impactful Areas of Focus
(58:06) The Benefits of Chunking Down Tasks
(01:01:17) Anchoring Yourself in the Present Moment
(01:04:31) Striving from a Place of Satisfaction
(01:08:01) Feeling Mentally Deviated and Off-Track
(01:11:18) The Gap in Action
(01:13:31) Choosing the Pain of Discipline
(01:14:10) Starting and Maintaining Momentum
(01:14:27) Overcoming Resistance and Self-Sabotage
(01:15:13) Developing Discipline as a Skill
(01:15:18) Hacking Your Brain to Get Started
(01:15:59) Pushing Past the Initial Resistance
(01:16:20) The Business Coaching Bundle
(01:16:52) Improving Business Performance

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