{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643955e20f085a00114f01e8/664405207eb5980012096293?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"048: How to Find Your Unique Genius - Andy Ayim","description":"<p>This week I sit down with, Andy Ayim MBE who is an investor, founder,&nbsp;writer and coach, essentially a man of many talents!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>How to find your ’Genius’</li><li>Why the beginners mindset is key</li><li>The impact of the environment and social circles on your growth</li><li>Why we should always be tracking our Ws and Ls</li><li>The importance of ‘strategic’ networking and community building</li><li>Challenges of moving into entrepreneurship and how to improve your chances of success</li><li>Wealth creation outside of running your own business</li><li>Why we should always be tracking our Ws and Ls</li><li>Ambition vs comfort</li><li>How to expand your mindset through personal development</li><li>Plus so much more</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Andy Ayim&nbsp;- https://andyayim.com/ // <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mrdavidmcqueen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/andy_ayim/</a></p><p>email me - yemi@theshortestpathpod.com</p><p>follow us - @shortestpathpod on all platforms</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 UK macro environment for business</p><p>08:02 Finding my genius.</p><p>11:52 Balancing entrepreneurship and personal sacrifices for success.</p><p>17:49 Broadening wealth creation through ownership and equity.</p><p>21:51 Business mindset, cultural appreciation, personal development journey.</p><p>28:44 Struggling with assimilation, backpacking through East Africa.</p><p>35:11 Joined accelerator, learned about deep relationships</p><p>39:01 MD of Backstage Capital, maintaining the beginners mindset</p><p>45:45 Scarcity increases value, making me more attractive.</p><p>47:20 Venture insights, global impact, potential innovation.</p><p>57:03 Using a tracker.</p><p>01:03:12 Seek strengths, resist corporate assimilation, embrace individuality.</p>","author_name":"Yemi Awopetu"}