048: How to Find Your Unique Genius - Andy Ayim

This week I sit down with, Andy Ayim MBE who is an investor, founder, writer and coach, essentially a man of many talents!

In this episode we discuss:

• How to find your ’Genius’
• Why the beginners mindset is key
• The impact of the environment and social circles on your growth
• Why we should always be tracking our Ws and Ls
• The importance of ‘strategic’ networking and community building
• Challenges of moving into entrepreneurship and how to improve your chances of success
• Wealth creation outside of running your own business
• Why we should always be tracking our Ws and Ls
• Ambition vs comfort
• How to expand your mindset through personal development
• Plus so much more

Andy Ayim - https://andyayim.com/ // https://www.instagram.com/andy_ayim/

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00:00 UK macro environment for business

08:02 Finding my genius.

11:52 Balancing entrepreneurship and personal sacrifices for success.

17:49 Broadening wealth creation through ownership and equity.

21:51 Business mindset, cultural appreciation, personal development journey.

28:44 Struggling with assimilation, backpacking through East Africa.

35:11 Joined accelerator, learned about deep relationships

39:01 MD of Backstage Capital, maintaining the beginners mindset

45:45 Scarcity increases value, making me more attractive.

47:20 Venture insights, global impact, potential innovation.

57:03 Using a tracker.

01:03:12 Seek strengths, resist corporate assimilation, embrace individuality.

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