The Paradox of the "Doer" Most entrepreneurs reach their first major milestone through sheer force of will. You are the "Doer"—the person who stays late, sweats the details, and ensures every task is executed to perfection. It’s a badge of honor, but eventually, it becomes a cage. You hit a ceiling where "working harder" no longer yields growth; it only yields burnout. The trap is simple: the very grit that got you here is now your biggest liability. In the language of value, you have become hyper-focused on the Extrinsic—the tangible tasks and immediate results. While this is great for starting a business, it is insufficient for scaling one. When you are the primary engine of the company, the business can only go as fast as you can personally pedal. Identifying the Cognitive Blind Spots To break the ceiling, you have to stop looking at your calendar and start looking at your "thinking map." This is where the MindScan™ Assessment becomes essent...
Dean Panjwani | ProAdvisorCoach In a world obsessed with market volatility and interest rates, we often overlook the most volatile factor of all: the psychology of the person holding the wallet. Money is one of the most emotionally charged topics in our lives, yet we rarely stop to examine what it truly represents to us. We all carry a "money story" inherited from our upbringing, our culture, our early struggles, and our successes. And whether we realize it or not, that story quietly shapes how we work, how we lead, and how we live. Money Is Neutral—Meaning Is Not Money itself is neither good nor bad. It’s a tool. What gives money power is the meaning we assign to it. For some, money represents a "Positive Pursuit": Security: A shield against a world that feels unpredictable. Freedom: The ability to say "no" to things that don’t serve you. Validation: Tangible proof of your worth in a competitive landscape. Control: A way to manage your environment and...