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Fighting for Our Dreams – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders
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Quotes:
"If you wish to be a writer, write." — Epictetus
"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." — Seneca
🎧 Episode Summary:
Scott calls out the tendency to overcomplicate and postpone our dreams, reminding us that action—not talk—is what makes them real. With Epictetus’ blunt advice to simply do the work and Seneca’s reminder that luck is built on preparation, this episode is a rallying cry for leaders to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving toward what matters.
🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:
- Why dreams demand disciplined, consistent action
- How preparation turns opportunity into success
- How to overcome perfectionism and start pursuing your goals today
💬 Share This With a Leader Who:
- Feels stuck waiting for the "right time" to start
- Wants to turn plans into real, meaningful action
- Needs a push to show up for their own dreams with courage and consistency
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🔑 Keywords:
Dreams, Action, Epictetus, Seneca, Preparation, Opportunity, Leadership Motivation, The Inner Strategy
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Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.
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