Success, Risks, and Resets

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This week's focus:

Beyond the numbers – the real measure of success 

Stepping out of my comfort zone – risks and rewards 

A fresh start for 2025 – focus forward 

Beyond the numbers 

Success is often measured by numbers – revenue, profit margins, growth rates.  

But if that’s all you’re chasing, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. 

For me, success isn’t just about the money in the bank.  

It’s about the people I’m surrounded by, the work I’m genuinely proud of, and the joy it brings me.  

I learned this the hard way.  

I spent years letting fear – fear of failure, fear of risk – hold me back.  

The turning point came when I realised that success without fulfilment was no success at all. 

It’s not just about making a living; it’s about creating a life.  

Surround yourself with people who inspire you to do better and who celebrate your wins.  

Work on projects that excite you and align with your values.  

The energy you bring to your work doesn’t just impact the bottom line; it influences every aspect of your life. 

As recruitment entrepreneurs, the pressure to achieve can be overwhelming.  

But building something meaningful starts with asking: Does this bring me joy? Does it make me proud? 

Because at the end of the day, success is only worth it if it makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning. 

Here’s to building something you’re truly proud of. 

Stepping out of my comfort zone 

By the time I was 25, I was a Director in a successful comms company.  

On paper, I had it all – a solid reputation, a clear progression path, support from management, and material wealth. 

But I wasn’t challenging myself.  

I was drinking too much.  

And I felt like I hadn’t earned the comfort.  

So, I made a bold move.  

I quit my job, left my London flat, and went to teach kids in a remote village in Honduras. 

It sounds extreme, but honestly, it was the best professional decision I’ve ever made. 

I gave up everything – my career, home, car, relationship – and had to start from scratch.  

I had to learn Spanish, how to teach, and how to survive in a dangerous country.  

But, most importantly, I learned about myself. 

When I came back, I was 27, nearly 28, and started over in recruitment on a salary of £22,000.  

I was the oldest rookie in the office, and most of my colleagues were younger than me and already making multi-6 figures.  

But that was the fire I needed to work harder and learn faster. 

Starting from the bottom gave me the space to really get the basics right.  

That led to success, and soon after, I was headhunted to Dubai. 

I wouldn’t be where I am today without that uncomfortable decision.  

It shaped my mindset, built resilience, and gave me the confidence to push further. 

For any recruitment entrepreneur, stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t just a decision, it’s a transformation.  

Your biggest risks often lead to your greatest rewards.