Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #65 Ilana Golan.
Most entrepreneurs strive for success, but the pursuit of perfection often holds them back. When we overanalyze and wait for ideal conditions, we fail to take action, miss opportunities, and delay progress toward achieving our goals.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Ilana Golan, the founder and CEO of Leap Academy and a well-known Silicon Valley growth strategist. Ilana emphasizes the importance of being an action-taker as an entrepreneur, a mindset she lives by.
As the host of the Leap Academy Podcast, she brings a wealth of knowledge from top CEOs, sharing tips to help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential for success and take their businesses to new heights. Additionally, she invites listeners to an exciting upcoming event in Silicon Valley, scheduled for February 28 to March 1, 2025.
Quote Of The Day:
“Done is better than perfect.” ~Ilana Golan
Timestamp:
[01:06] Quote of the day: “Done is better than perfect.” ~Ilana Golan
[02:22] Why entrepreneurs should be action-takers
[03:26] How Ilana embodies ‘Done is better than perfect’
[06:32] Leap Academy Podcast: https://www.leapacademy.com/podcast
[08:37] Tips from top CEOs
[09:59] Ilana’s big play for 2025
[11:11] Website: https://www.ilanagolan.com/
[12:31] Integration assignment
Key Takeaways:
• “Done is better than perfect.” ~Ilana Golan [01:06]
• “Clarity comes from action, not thought.” ~Ben Albert [02:03]
• “When we overanalyze things, we don’t take action.” ~Ilana Golan [02:23]
• Never compare yourself to someone else’s middle or end. [08:39]
• Don’t make me extraordinary to get yourself off the hook. ~Lisa Bilyeu [09:01]
• We often overestimate what we can do in a year but underestimate what we can accomplish in a decade. ~Ilana Golan [09:23]
• “If nobody hears from you, the assumption is that you have nothing to say.” ~Ilana Golan [12:53]
Integration Assignment:
Identify what you want to be known for, then choose five topics you can write about. Take action and share your content across your social media platforms.
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