129: Investing in Yourself: Habits as Compounding Investments with Cathryn Lavery
In this episode: Habits, Personal Development, and Building a Successful Business with Cathryn Lavery
Episode Summary
In this episode, Adam Coelho interviews Cathryn Lavery, entrepreneur and founder of Best Self Co. They discuss the power of habits, personal development, and the journey of building a successful business. Cathryn shares her story of transitioning from architecture to entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind the Self Journal, and the importance of self-awareness and self-improvement.
Guest Bio
Cathryn Lavery is an entrepreneur and the founder of Best Self Co., a company dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life. She is known for creating the Self Journal, a structured journal designed to help people set and achieve their goals in a 13-week timeframe. Cathryn's passion for personal development and her commitment to helping others have made her an influential figure in the industry.
Resources & Books Mentioned
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
Guest Contact Information
• Website: bestself.co
• Instagram: @cathrynlavery
• Twitter: @cathrynlavery
Key Takeaways
- Shifting your identity and envisioning the person you want to become can help change your behavior and habits.
- Pay attention to what is and isn't working in your life, and try different approaches to find what works best for you.
- Small tweaks and habits over time can lead to significant personal growth and transformation.
- Focus on being a good example for others, especially for children, as they mirror your actions.
- Habits are investments in your future self, so choose them wisely and align them with your desired identity.
- Self-awareness and self-improvement are essential for personal and professional success.
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03:50 - Share a little bit about who you are, your journey and what you are up to in the world 3:10
06:54 - About the Self-Journal 2:05
08:49 - What would you advise someone who struggle with being organised to start his transition with? 9:29
17:56 - Advice on building successful habits for business. 5:19
23:02 - Cathryn's thoughts on personal finance and investing 5:21
28:09 - How pivoting to a more holistic best self changed your personal life and business. 4:22
32:21 - Cathryn's thoughts about achieving financial success and not working for a while or ever again 4:56
37:02 - What are your thoughts on the crypto and NFT space? 3:29
40:15 - What are you up to on LinkedIn and Twitter? 1:08
41:18 - Mindful Fire Final Four
41:23 - Tell me about something that you wanted to make happen and you made happen in your life through envisioning. 2:34
43:43 - What piece of advice would you give to someone early on their path to financial independence? 1:47
45:29 - what piece of advice would you give to someone getting started with meditation and or mindfulness? 2:02
47:24 - How to follow Cateryn Lavery online 1:21
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