1-2-3 Inner Game

Welcome to 1-2-3 Inner Game, your weekly hit of actionable strategies to achieve a high-performing, healthy, and thriving life.

Today's Highlights

• You Don't Need More Time, You Need More Presence

• 1-2-3 Inner-Game

• Growth, Profit, Freedom: You Can't Have All Three (Until You Do)

• Brain Candy

• What's Fueling My Curiosity

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Lately I’ve realized something uncomfortable: I’m not short on time — I’m short on presence 🧘‍♂️.

Every founder I coach says they’re “busy,” but busyness is often just disconnection in disguise.

We pile on goals, meetings, and habits… and forget to feel any of it.

This month reminded me that growth isn’t about doing more — it’s about noticing more.

Every dinner, coaching call, and conversation reinforced one truth: ✨

Connection is the highest form of productivity.

When you give your full attention — to your team, your family, your breath — things move faster without you pushing harder.

So here’s my November mantra: Be where your feet are. Listen deeper. Lead slower. 🕊️

Because when you do, everything else — growth, energy, clarity — falls into place.

If you’re an entrepreneur, or know one who would benefit from creating clarity, aligning their team, building momentum, and growing their business with the Bloom Growth system, I’d love to connect.

Here's some Inner Game wisdom to chew on this week

1 question to punch your brain this week

Are you designing your days — or just reacting to everyone else’s?

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2 questions (and answers) from me

1. What’s the real difference between good and great entrepreneurs?

   Good ones plan. Great ones adapt.

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2. What’s the most underrated business skill?

   Emotional awareness — the ability to read the room before you walk into it.

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3 insights for the Inner Game Junkies

1. Stillness Is a Strategy

   Silence isn’t wasted time — it’s where real clarity forms.

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2. Delegation Is Trust Made Visible

   If you don’t trust your team, you’re not leading — you’re hoarding.

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3. Momentum Loves Movement

   Waiting for motivation is a trap. Motion creates its own spark.

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Growth, Profit, Freedom: You Can't Have All Three (Until You Do)

Available now on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcasts

Brain Candy Tweets That Made Me Think, Laugh, or Go ‘Huh, Interesting!

Life teaches constantly; observation is the tuition.

Keep the fire burning, or the room gets cold.

What's Fueling My Curiosity

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I'm rooting for you to continue crushing it! 💪🏼

Dhiren