August 20 - Second guessing yourself?

Published: Wed, 08/20/25

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August 20 - Second guessing yourself?

August 20 – Second guessing yourself? Are you doubting your next steps or how you are going about tackling a particular problem or initiative? Are you venturing into unknown territory, which is playing a head game with your confidence? Do you need to make a critical decision and are uncertain which is your next best move? Have past failures caused you to doubt your ability to succeed?

Pushing yourself beyond where you've been is exactly what you need to do to succeed in life. Understanding what is happening inside your head is how you continue to leap ahead in whatever you venture to do. When you find yourself uncertain, allow your curiosity to navigate you to the answers that you need.

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Questions and insights to help you stop second guessing yourself.
A Wide Awake Quote of the week from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Yours in dreaming WIDE awake,

P.S. Read my latest BizGrowth 5.0 to help you leverage both emotion and logic for momentum-building decisions. You’ve got this!

FORBES FEATURE: A High Business IQ

Sherre’ was inspired to write a thought leader series for Forbes.com as a member of its Forbes Council. The first article focuses on what it takes to have a High IQ in business. Be on the lookout for her upcoming articles on EQ, VQ and PQ in business, based on our proprietary Economic Vitality model for sustainable, value-building growth.

FORBES EXPERT: Resiliency & Start-Up Success

Sherre’ brings her insights to FOUR recent Forbes Expert articles including 17 Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing Digital Transformation (Tip #13), 18 Practical Strategies Proven to Strengthen Discipline and Willpower (Tip #13), How to Launch a Business in Unpredictable Economic Times (Tip #9), and Signs of Insecurity in Startup Leaders (and Their Impacts) (Tip #6).

FEATURED EVENT: Dam2Dam

BizGrowth Inc has been a proud sponsor since its first run on the lake! Join us at the Lake Norman Dam2Dam Jet Ski Charity Ride taking place August 23, 2025. Funds have made a difference for our community adding to quality of life in parks and recreation and scholarships for college students. Enjoy a day on the lake for a GREAT CAUSE! Register to participate and get the coveted Dam2Dam shirt! Special shout out to our other sponsors, The REC Dispensary, PURR

TOP 10: Women Trailblazers - MSN

Trailblazing isn’t always overnight. Sometimes it happens over decades of seeing what others aren’t seeing and thinking unlike anyone is thinking. Sherre’ has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs succeed in unprecedented ways. BizGrowth Inc congratulates our founder for being recognized as one of MSN’s Top Trailblazing Women Revolutionizing their Fields. We couldn’t be prouder of the work that we do!

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FORBES THOUGHT LEADER ARTICLES: In addition to being a resource as an expert for Forbes Council articles, Sherre’ is also a Forbes Thought Leader bringing new thinking to the world of business and how it can operate at higher levels of performance, engagement and sustainability. Read her latest articles and apply to your business.

To read all Forbes tips and articles by Sherre', CLICK HERE.

ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL PODCAST: Sherre' was the Anything But Typical guest on this podcast focused on entrepreneurial ingenuity, inspiration, and success. Listen to her interview by CLICKING HERE.

5 NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF A CODEPENDENT BUSINESS: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog shares five ways codependency stifles a business' growth, opportunities, ability to expand, or ability to replicate success. Read the blog, and consider how you may have fallen into one or more of these traps. Our next blog will be coming out soon entitled The Negative Impacts of Being a Codependent Leader.

FEATURED EXPERT IN EI+ MAGAZINE: Sherre’ is now an expert specialist on corporate culture for EI+ Magazine. guest expert on corporate culture and engagement with EI+ Magazine. Her first article, Corporate Culture’s Role in High Organizational EQ, just went live! EI+ Magazine’s mission is to be a one-stop resource for those seeking to learn about and/or develop their emotional intelligence across various facets of life and business.

BRANDING: PREFERRED, NOT JUST DIFFERENT: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog, Branding: Preferred, Not Just Different will get you re-evaluating your branding! In a world where every type of business can be commoditized, making branding a strategic operational initiative adds distinction and value in many facets when embraced effectively.

WE ARE BIZGROWTH INC.: For 40 years, we have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurial enterprises grow and business owners prosper. To learn more about all we do to help entrepreneurial companies build preference, value and worth, go to www.bizgrowthinc.com.

DREAM WIDE AWAKE BLOG: You can always catch the main message from Sherre's weekly Wide Awake Wednesday inspirations on her Dream Wide Awake blog which is posted each Wednesday morning, in case you miss the email.

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