What if the key to personal growth is embracing the hurdles and imperfections along the way? In this episode, I open up about the rollercoaster journey of launching this podcast at the end of 2023. From grappling with initial challenges to discovering the power of simply starting, we explore the significance of setting realistic goals and celebrating even the smallest victories. Together, we'll reflect on the triumphs of 2024 and gear up for the opportunities ahead, emphasizing persistence and gradual improvement over chasing perfection.

Join me as we celebrate stories of resilience and growth in the face of adversity. We'll delve into the exciting expansion of a solar business in Zimbabwe, culminating in a significant 500-kilowatt installation for an international client. Meanwhile, I'll share insights from a new transport venture fraught with setbacks but powered by strategic decisions and unwavering perseverance. The focus on single goals, incremental progress, and the celebration of small wins serves as a testament to the strength needed to push forward with determination and smart strategies.

Discover the transformative potential of effective time management and continuous learning. We'll explore how dedicating a mere 30 minutes daily to acquiring new skills can profoundly impact your life. Through examples like adapting businesses to seasonal changes, learn how reverse engineering goals into manageable parts can lead to success. We'll wrap up by discussing the benefits of meditation and reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of personal visions and dreams as we all strive for a better version of ourselves. As we prepare for 2025, let's focus on financial wisdom, self-development, and strategic planning, keeping an eye on future security and personal growth.

Change comes from starting small and celebrating your progress, no matter how minor. As we wrap up 2024, we reflect on personal wins, resilience through challenges, and the importance of maintaining focus for future goals.

• Emphasizing the importance of starting from where you are
• Celebrating small wins to fuel motivation
• Discussion of personal weight loss achievements and maintaining fitness
• Overview of solar business progress amid economic challenges
• Emphasizing resilience through setbacks in vehicle transport business
• Shifting from addition to multiplication in both personal and professional endeavors
• The significance of continuous learning and skill development
• Highlights of effective time management and breaking down goals
• Motivation for adapting and strategizing for 2025
• Encouragement to celebrate achievements as we transition to a new year.

Fueling Discipline , focus and the right mindset!

Join us for an enlightening journey with with my brother Joseph Nkani in our debut interview episode, where we explore the profound transformation from a young boy in Bulawayo to a respected customer care and marketing consultant. Discover how Mukoma Joe’s early household responsibilities shaped his independence and life skills, setting the foundation for his successful career. As you listen, you'll gain insights into the principles of discipline, focus, and mindset that have driven his professional achievements and personal growth.

Throughout the episode, we delve into the crucial role of mentorship and lifelong learning in overcoming career obstacles. We discuss how aligning academic pursuits with personal passions can lead to a more fulfilling career path, challenging conventional education systems. He also shares invaluable advice on selecting the right mentor, understanding personal strengths, and harnessing them to reach one’s true potential. This conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone eager to redefine success and take control of their career and life journey.

In a heartfelt discussion on personal growth, Mukoma Joseph opens up about overcoming adversity in life’s many facets, including career setbacks and personal relationships. We explore the power of resilience and self-reflection, emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of one's actions. From navigating desert moments in marriage to extracting life lessons , his story is a testament to the strength found in community, faith, and self-reliance. Tune in to be inspired by my brother Joseph Nkani candid anecdotes and life lessons that are as applicable to personal development as they are to professional excellence.

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Most times death is not a subject we like talking about or even think about. We stay as far away from it. I think if we try to understands it, it can give us purpose and meaning to life. Death is inevitable just like change, it happens weather we like it or not. Life change every day, I was once a child and now a man or woman. We are never going to be kids again instead we get older and older. We see change all around us in life and businesses. Like change; death is inevitable why not embrace it and allow it to empower you. To leave a purpose filled life and while at it live a legacy.

Time is never on our site lets maximise it whilst we can to leave no regret and a legacy. Beyond the grave what Legacy will you leave behind, you go in history its all legacy of men and women who are no-longer with us today.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

There is a season for everything,
and a time for every event under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;

When we embrace the inevitable it gives us the power:

o To Act

o To Not waste any time

o To love and to forgive

o To mend relationships

o To have accountability

o Over fear of failure

Use the knowledge of knowing we all die at some point to better ourselves . Ask yourself the questions, if I only have a couples of days to leave what would I do different.? Do those things everyday.

Fueling Discipline , focus and the right mindset!

Facing difficult decisions during tough uncertain times can feel overwhelming, but what if embracing them could transform your journey? Tough times require tough decisions, otherwise situations will make decisions for us and in most cases, the situational outcome is never usually what we want. So we might as well make the decision and experience the outcome there off.

This episode of Start to Finish promises to equip you with the tools to master the art of decision-making, even when the stakes are high. We tackle the tough choices that come with downsizing expenses, career pivots, and adapting to new financial landscapes. Drawing from my personal experience of struggling with an unsustainable business facade during the COVID pandemic, I share how proactive decision-making became the lifeline that guided me through these turbulent times.

Explore the power of informed choices and the pitfalls of hasty actions without clarity. Our conversation underlines that decisive action, despite its imperfections, often outweighs inaction. Through anecdotes and practical insights, we highlight the importance of foresight and adaptability. By embracing the responsibility of making tough decisions, you can navigate life's storms more effectively and ensure a smoother path forward. Join us for an insightful discussion that will empower you to handle life's challenges with confidence and clarity.

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Health is a state of complete physical mental, emotional and social wellbeing and not merely absence of disease or infirmity

When Covid it I was already overweight and during Covid it became worse. It was eat and sleep and that became my routine. I added more weight. I was not fit and I didn’t like how I looked so I looked for exercising regiments I could access. Tried running I could not keep and not consistent. So, some friends invited me cycling I instantly joined up it wasn’t a mountain anymore to work up in the morning and exercise. It is important more than ever to exercise and stay in shape to improve mental and physical health against stress and physical sickness

I am no health expect but it feels dame good to be of good health, you don’t want to activate exercising and taking care on oneself when you get sick. Being Sick is expensive so you better shape up.

The Four Dimensions of health

Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual strength is that force that drives us to make sacrifices for others, our nation, and the greater good. It may come from religious faith, heritage, experience within our community, influence of role models, or other sources of inspiration.
- Do you set aside time in your day for prayer, meditation, or personal time?
- Do you set aside time in your day for relaxation/quiet time

Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness refers to building an awareness of and accepting one's feelings and moods. It includes finding ways to encourage positive thinking and acceptance of oneself.
- Are you able to make decisions/complete activities with minimum stress/worry?
- Is there something you are looking forward to?

Physical Wellness
Physical wellness includes expanding your knowledge about your lifestyle and how food, good nutrition and physical activity can be an integral part of your lifestyle.
- Do you participate regularly (min 3X/week) in an aerobic activity?
- Do you get adequate and satisfying sleep, and wake up refreshed?
- Do you need to work on issues related to tobacco, alcohol, or nutrition?

Social Wellness
Social wellness entails being cognizant of the impact you and your actions have on your community, the society and nature.
- Do you set aside and plan time to be with your family and friends?
- Do you feel that your relationships are positive and rewarding?
- Are you involved in group activities or hobbies?

Tip to stay in good health

1. A good night sleep

2. Meditation

3. Social interaction with family and friends regularly

4. Measure and watch your weight

5. Limit unhealthy food and eat healthy meals

a. Eat your vegs and fruits

6. Drink water and stay hydrated and limit sugared beverages

a. Do your 2 litres of water daily

7. Exercise Regularly and be physically active

8. Reduce sitting and screen time

9. Take walks in nature and breaks from work to relax

10. Emotional Management – enjoy de-stressing activities

11. Quit bad habits

12. Use apps to keep track of your exercises, measure heart rate

13. Have fun with life

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You can Succeed in every area of your life but success does not happen overnight and certainly does not happen easily. However, if we operate on the success principles and systems success is guaranteed. Most time we start well but along the journey we lose track and eventually fail to achieve our success.

My encouragement today is learning and discover the success systems, don’t violet them. In the bible they is a parable of the farmer sawing seed and some fell on good soil, on rocky ground, on thorns. Key principle the seed was sawn. So, discover all the systems you require and apply them to achieve your goals. Here are some tips.

1. Have Goals and break them down to bite size.

2. Have Passions and know your Purpose and Identity; these will drive you in discouraging times.

3. Raise your standards -turn your should into Must

4. Frugality with your time and resources

5. Change your belief system - if you think you can or you can’t that will be most certainly true of you.

6. Model a Strategy that works - no reinventing the wheel here

7. Develop a strong mental attitude

8. Hard work and more hard work

9. Discipline and Consistency

10. Eliminate fear of failure

11. Surround yourself with the positive people

12. Be grateful

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No human being was designed to walk this earth without purpose. Life should have mean and each waking moment, we should discover our reason for existence.

Imagine waking up every single day without purpose and identity. I was one of those who never dared to ask the questions. I remember some days the void is filled with events, tasks and people and other times I dread getting out of bed, I am frustrated, depressed because the finite thing that was the energy disappeared.

Through learning and curiosity, I am slowly discovering my place in this world. I am on this journey of self-discovery and introspection. It’s an exciting process and scary at the same time. As I enjoy reading the bible you realise every being has a purpose for existence

• Jesus sacrificed himself for humanity
• Abraham became the father of many nations
• Paul preached the gospel to the gentiles

You can live and die for your purpose once you discover it. On the journey to finding purpose you are trying to piece together the puzzle of life. A life lived with purpose is one that’s enriched with happiness, motivation, and mental wellbeing. It helps us find meaning in everyday life, bringing fulfilment and contentment. It’s what grounds us, and it’s the drive that powers us to make our ambitions worth while

To find the purpose,

• be willing to ask the questions, be curious and intentional.
• Sometimes we are living out the purpose of others - our parents or teachers
• And other times we get into survival mode. It’s no longer about finding purpose but surviving.

How to find purpose: Tips for self-discovery to help you live with purpose

Finding your purpose isn’t a one-stop destination but an ongoing journey. Cultivating your purpose is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Start with a period of introspection and action.

1. Prayer and Meditation
2. Ask Questions - When you ask the questions the Universe answers, God answer

• What are your strength and how can you use them daily?
• What are your values
• What are my passions, what drives me?
• What excites me
• Is my Identity defined.

3. Identify the things you care about and matters most to you

• Family
• Religion
• Work and Business
• My Values

4. Recognise your strengths and talents
5. Volunteer you time and talents to support others or a cause you care about
6. Cultivate a gratitude habit -

• When was the last time you said thank you to some one?
• Parents
• Family
• Work Colleagues

7. Build a mentor map
8. Have a Journal with you - write and review? - Create a purpose journal
9. Explore your interests
10. What are your values

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What is my Identity – Who am I – we don't ask this question about our identity and most times we struggle to answer it. When asked about our identity, most time the answers are, a father, husband, podcaster, CEO, black, African yes this identifies with you but at the core of your being who are you, those infinite values that are timeless and identify with you because the roles will always change but the infinite remain. So lets alway take time to look in the mirror and define us because for me identity is you in your reflection not what the world or society say about you but what you have discovered for yourself and know to be true. That each day you wake that identity will light up a fire in you to unleash your greatness.

My core identity or at least what i am thriving to be known for is loving, caring, hardworking, considerate, respectful, honest, forgiving, a believer of Christ Jesus, Driven and never giving up, Ever Evolving, Consistent, Showing up, My Word is my bond, Uncompromising, someone who gets things done, Generous. These values remain forever even beyond the grave, i should be a loving father or husband, a hardworking man not just any man. I will ask again who are you, Who am I? Because years later after you no-longer a superstar, a CEO, a Runner, who are you then?

Definition of Identity - Identity is the set of qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterise a person

Identity Formation is a long life process of discovery, but most we never really ask the question so we live through life in a crisis of identity. Your Values and Beliefs, Experiences, Social groups, Location and Opportunities, Family and Friends, Personal Interest and Desire, Ethnicity, race and culture, Knowledge Gap help define you.

It is important to know you. Don’t lose internal validation because you want external validation. When you validate yourself before the world, you have more confidence, you are sure of self, you know what you want, you never compromise.

Alway Reflect on Your Identity and discover the evolution of you.

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