1. The Start of Something Unlikely
Not every leader sets out to build a kingdom—sometimes, it’s the stones thrown by life that pave the way. When I first entered the business world, it wasn’t with a master plan to run multiple companies. It began with one spark, a venture born out of ambition and grit, and grew into many as one opportunity led to another. Call it destiny, call it determination. This journey wasn’t just about business; it was an odyssey of patience, focus, and ultimately, resilience.
2. Focus: The Invisible Crown
In an empire built on ambition, time becomes the true currency. You learn quickly that being everywhere means being nowhere, and that’s where I found my anchor: focus. No throne is built without prioritizing the essentials. It’s about knowing that every minute spent without purpose is a stone left unpolished. As my businesses grew, so did the importance of choosing battles and letting the rest fall into place.
One wise mentor once said, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” Focus is what kept the kingdom together, but systems became the quiet enforcers. My days became structured, and every hour knew its purpose.
3. People: Building the Right Kind of Fortress
There’s no kingdom without allies. In a landscape where it’s easy to feel you must carry every stone alone, hiring became my fortress. People are the bridge between vision and execution, and the ones who truly understand the mission don’t just carry stones—they build walls.
I hired not just for skill, but for spirit. I looked for those who didn’t flinch in the face of challenges, who could rise to the occasion without losing themselves in the chaos. Each person added a new brick to the kingdom, and each hire was an investment in strength and stability.
4. Turning Off the Phone: The Ultimate Test of Strength
Running multiple businesses means trusting that they can run without you—so, sometimes, I test it. I switch off my phone, step away, and let the kingdom fend for itself. Call it a trust exercise, but I call it proof of resilience. Because a true empire doesn’t crumble when the queen steps away; it stands on the strength of its foundations, its people, and the systems that sustain it.
If a business can’t survive a few hours without my presence, it’s not the kind of kingdom I want to build.
5. The Payoff: Lessons from Stones and Crowns
In the end, it wasn’t the profit margins or titles that defined my journey. It was the people, the focus, and the resilience that brought every business from concept to creation. I didn’t need to “master” anything or “unleash” any hidden power; I simply knew where to stand and what to leave behind. And so, stone by stone, we built not just businesses, but empires that stood firm.
In every challenge thrown my way, I found an opportunity to turn it into something greater, crafting a kingdom that wasn’t just mine but a vision others wanted to be part of. Because, as they say, “Some of the best things come from the stones thrown at you—they’re just waiting for the right queen to build something out of them.”
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