I failed at five companies in my teens and twenties. Every single one.

People saw me as a "wantrepreneur" who couldn't actually lead. I didn't know if I had what it took to build something that lasted.

Everything changed when I got married and my wife agreed to let me quit my job for one more shot. I couldn't let this one fail.

So I read every business book I could find. I learned to grow a company the right way. That company grew 31% annually for 10 years straight, from $0 to $2M.

Here's what I learned: Most business owners get stuck at predictable revenue plateaus: $500K, $2M, $5M. The problem isn't strategy. It's isolation.

You're making critical decisions alone that could make or break your business. You need other successful owners who've been where you're going.

That's why I founded The Arena, a revenue accelerator for $200K-$10M business owners. We host peer groups of 6-8 founders who meet monthly (virtually) to solve real problems and break through plateaus together.

Our members grew an average of 15.5% last year:

- One member grew 77% and successfully exited
- Another navigated a difficult partner breakup and grew 23%
- An owner who thought "non-growth was fine" changed his mind and grew 17%

This isn't consulting. It's founders helping founders with battle-tested experience.

Ready to break past your next revenue plateau? Let's talk about whether The Arena is right for you. 

Schedule a call (https://calendly.com/the-arena-network/strategy-call) or send me a message.

The best time to solve tomorrow's problems is with today's peer group.

Luke Womack

Peak Protocol

Writer

US Acute Care Solutions

Emergency Medicine Physician

Dr. Miro Bada

Founder

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Digital Health Software Company

Maimonides Medical Center

Emergency Medicine Physician / Clinical Simulation Instructor

SBH Health System

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Loyalty to a company is a trap.

Loyalty to your growth isn't.

(I learned this the hard way)

I used to think company loyalty would save my career.
I was dead wrong.

🚨 Top performers are NOT always safe.

Here's why:

1. Your skills have a shelf life
↳ What's in demand today might be useless tomorrow
↳ Learn one new skill every month - plan ahead

2. Your job isn't as safe as you think
↳ Companies cut costs, not feelings
↳ Keep an emergency fund - 6 months of expenses

3. Work friends can't save you
↳ Your network matters more than your resume
↳ Connect with one new person every week - offer value

4. Your boss won't level you up
↳ Waiting for company training? You're already behind
↳ Invest in yourself. It's the best ROI you'll ever get

5. One job is a risky bet
↳ Don't put all your eggs in one career basket
↳ Start your side hustle. It could be your safety net

6. Think like an owner, not a worker
↳ Drop the employee mindset
↳ Start thinking like a growing business
↳ Always ask: "Where can I add more value?"

7. Playing it safe won't build your career
↳ Invest in short-term pain for long-term gain 
↳ Take calculated risks - they compound over time

So:

✅ Do your best work
✅ Be thankful for your job
✅ But never stop investing in yourself

Because you're the CEO of your career.
No one cares about your growth more than you do.

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15 Career Mental Health Truths

1/ Success isn't worth your sanity
↳ No promotion is worth sacrificing your mental peace.

2/ Boundaries build careers
↳ "No" is a complete sentence. Your energy is your main asset.

3/ Rest is productive
↳ Recovery isn't lazy. It's strategic career maintenance.

4/ Stress signals matter
↳ Your body knows before your mind. Listen to those headaches.

5/ Identity beyond work
↳ You're not your job title. Build a life that's bigger than a career.

6/ Ambition needs balance
↳ Career growth and mental health are partners, not enemies.

7/ Environment shapes health
↳ Toxic workplaces cost more than money. They drain the spirit.

8/ Comparison kills joy
↳ Someone else's highlight reel isn't your measuring stick.

9/ Help shows strength
↳ Seeking support isn't a sign of weakness. It's a career strategy.

10/ Pace beats speed
↳ Sustainable progress trumps quick wins that burn you out.

11/ Values guide choices
↳ Let your well-being drive decisions, not others' expectations.

12/ Growth includes rest
↳ Career marathons need recovery stations.

13/ Emotions are data
↳ Anxiety and dread are career GPS signals. Use them.

14/ Impact needs insight
↳ You can't help others if you're running on empty.

15/ Tomorrow needs today
↳ Take care of your mental health to invest in your future success.

Reality check:
Your career is a marathon, not a sprint.
Mental health isn't a luxury.
It's your true foundation.

Amazing video by Common Sense Coach

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Ever get stuck in a rut? 🤔
6 tricks to help you move quickly
(without the stress) 

Challenges aren’t roadblocks.
They're starting lines for you to cross.

Here’s how you can unlock the first step:

1. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗢𝗳𝗳

↳ Overthinking? Count down from 5, then start!
↳ Quick countdowns get you moving
✅ Use this trick to stop thinking and start doing

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘮!)

2. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲

➟ 𝗔ccept the challenge, 𝗖hoose a step, 𝗧ake action. 
➟ Your fears just became your actions
✅ Now, you’re moving in the right direction

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳!)


3. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲

➟ Big tasks cause stress. Start with just 2 minutes!
➟ Starting small makes big tasks easy
✅ Use this to start getting things done

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘈𝘥𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬.)


4. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆

➟ Do something every day, no matter how small
➟ Doing a bit each day pushes you forward
✅ Use this to beat stress and stay consistent

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳!)

5. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸

➟ Set a timer: 25 mins work, 5 mins break
➟ Timers help you stay in deep focus
✅ Now, distractions won't have a chance

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴.)


6. 𝗗𝗼 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲

➟ Write down the worst-case scenario. Plan around it.
✅ Now, you can face your fears with steps to beat them

(𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘵 80.)

Success isn’t only about big goals.
It's about the tiny 1% wins you do every day.
5. 4. 3. 2. 1...?

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right." - Napoleon Hill

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Leaders, you have 2 choices:

Talk over everyone ❌
Make space for ideas ✅

Command authority ❌
Share real power ✅

Control meetings ❌
Empower their voices ✅

Take all the credit ❌
Let them shine ✅

Shut down ideas ❌
Amplify their voice ✅

Force compliance ❌
Trust their expertise ✅

Play favorites ❌
Give fair chances ✅

The hard truth?

A manager leaves you:
Questioning yourself.
Doubting your worth.
Feeling small.

A leader leaves you:
Ready to rise.
Owning your power.
Trusting your potential.

These are the warning signs:
"Others can handle it..."
"We're like family here..."
"I'm actually helping you..."
"I'm just being direct here..."
"Maybe you're too sensitive..."

That's the difference between:
↳ Taking space vs giving it
↳ Proving power vs sharing it

I spent years talking status and chasing importance.

Until someone showed me:
↳ Empty rooms echo loudest
↳ Filled rooms build futures

So now I shut up and listen.

The result?
Our team has never been more efficient.
Productive. Inspired. Empowered. 

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Drained by Negativity at Work?

6 Epic Mindsets I've Used To Find Opportunities

Let's be real.
Negativity is everywhere. 

As an ER doctor, I'm no stranger to it.
Toxic co-workers, stressful situations, and self-doubt.

It's easy to get weighed down and lose motivation.

If you're not proactive. You'll get stuck reacting.

So, I offer these mindset techniques to my patients in distress.
They work quickly if you give them a chance.

I've been told that they're power-ups.
They are your reset button.

Try one out today:

1/ The Negativity Parking Lot Technique 
 ↳ When negative thoughts start circling, visualize a parking lot
 ↳ Park each negative thought there until later
 ↳ Now your mind can refocus on what matters
 
2/ Use the 360 Perspective Shift
 ↳ Remind yourself that other people's negativity is about their struggles
 ↳ Empathize from a more objective, impartial lens
 ↳ Now you have a bird's eye view of the situation
 
3/ Try Gatekeeping Your Emotions
 ↳ Choose which thoughts and emotions to entertain
 ↳ Negativity is an unwanted visitor you can turn away
 ↳ Turn your self-talk into empowering affirmations
 
4/ Schedule Positivity Pauses
 ↳ Take 5-minute recharging breaks every few hours
 ↳ Do something uplifting - breathwork, quick walk
 ↳ This keeps your positive energy reserves full
 
5/ Use the Gratitude Jumpstart
 ↳ Each morning, find 3 things you're grateful for
 ↳ This prepares your brain to spot the positive naturally
 ↳ Your mindset becomes an attitude of gratitude

6/ Create a Feedback Formula
 ↳ Turn negative feedback into an opportunity
 ↳ Every critique becomes a chance to improve and expand
 ↳ Now, your mistakes turn into an improvement plan

I tell my patients:
We don't know how much time we have left.
But we each have 86,400 seconds in a day.
Don't surrender yours to anyone. 

Stay proactive.
Guard your attitude.
Seize your opportunities.

Which mindset will you try?
Tell me with a comment below!

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When work takes over life, burnout WILL take over.

5 ways to take back control:

Work-life balance is an illusion. There’s only life.

It took me 15+ years as a doctor and entrepreneur to see this. 

The real cost of burnout:
↳ Diminished output
↳ Stifled innovation
↳ Lost purpose

So, how do you get your life back?

1) Master Strategic 'No'

Every yes costs you somewhere else.

Be selective with:
↳ Last-minute "urgencies"
↳ Tasks that don't drive results
↳ Commitments that drain you

2) Define Your Lines

Non-negotiables:
↳ Work stays at work
↳ Quiet evening hours
↳ Clear communication
↳ Technology-free meals
↳ Protected personal time

3) Ruthless Focus

Question everything:
↳ Can this be delegated?
↳ Is this aligned with goals?
↳ Does this move the needle?
↳ Focus on impact over action
↳ Eliminate the unnecessary

4) Strategic Breaks

Daily renewal:
↳ Fresh air, movement, quiet moments

Deep recovery:
↳ Quality rest
↳ True disconnection
↳ Meaningful connections

5) Design Your Day

Your schedule, your rules:
↳ Sleep is sacred
↳ Work has limits
↳ Structure serves you
↳ Self-care is scheduled
↳ Energy drives decisions

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It's the same in both medicine and business:

A purposeful career supports a meaningful life.

✅ Rest deeply
✅ Build systems
✅ Choose carefully
✅ Guard your time
✅ Focus intently

The truth is:
You're essential at home.
At work, you're a resource.

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Comment below.

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Technical skills get you hired. Soft skills tell how far you'll go.

After 15+ years leading medical teams and companies, I've learned:
Skills gaps stall career, not technical limits

The good news?
These patterns are predictable and fixable

Here are the critical soft skills that make or break high performers:

1/ Time Management
🛑 Always late to meetings or deadlines
✅ Use time-blocking to prioritize tasks. Every minute counts.

2/ Communication Style
🛑 Dominating conversations without listening to anyone
✅ Actively listen by summarizing others' points

3/ Handling Feedback
🛑 Getting defensive when receiving criticism
✅ Ask for specific examples to improve performance

4/ Stress Management
🛑 Becoming overly frustrated under pressure
✅ Practice stress-relief routines, like deep breathing. Pressure reveals character.

5/ Teamwork
🛑 Only working alone and rarely collaborating
✅ Offer to help others with projects and brainstorm ideas

6/ Conflict Resolution
🛑 Not addressing issues, hoping they'll disappear
✅ Address conflicts directly and share your concerns

7/ Emotional Intelligence
🛑 Not read the room or hear other perspectives
✅ Ask others about their challenges. Critical in high-stress environments

8/ Problem-Solving
🛑 Escalating issues without trying solutions
✅ Suggest multiple ideas along with problems

9/ Creativity
🛑 Sticking rigidly to old processes
✅ Find new and creative ways to work

10/ Continuous Learning
🛑 Never updating your skills or knowledge base
✅ Dedicate 30 minutes daily to relevant news and education

11/ Networking
🛑 Avoiding events and not interacting with people
✅ Have lunch with a different colleague each week

12/ Professionalism
🛑 Gossiping and speaking negatively about coworkers
✅ Redirect negativity to problem-solving. Gossip destroys trust.

13/ Self-Motivation
🛑 Needing constant supervision to stay on task
✅ Break projects into manageable tasks with real deadlines

14/ Leadership
🛑 Micromanaging and struggling to delegate
✅ Trust based on strengths and give autonomy. Trust your team or lose them.

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The difference between a boss and a leader? 

The words they choose.

After 15+ years leading teams across industries,
I noticed one crucial thing.

Your words WILL make or break your team's culture.

Powerful leaders use these phrases to build trust in their team:

🗣️ Tell me more about that
↳ Show genuine interest and curiosity

🗣️ What can I do to help?
↳ Show you're there to support the team

🗣️ I believe in you
↳ Inspire their confidence and motivate

🗣️ Let's figure this out together
↳ Encourage their solutions and teamwork 

🗣️ I hear what you're saying
↳ Show you are actively listening

🗣️ We need your voice
↳ Encourage their diverse perspectives and ideas

🗣️ What do you think we should do?
↳ Empower team members to contribute

🗣️ I appreciate this
↳ Acknowledge their hard work

🗣️ Your effort made this happen
↳ Recognize your team and give credit

🗣️ I trust your judgment
↳ Empower others to make decisions

🗣️ That was my mistake
↳ Take responsibility and avoid blaming your team

🗣️ What did we learn here?
↳ Focus on their growth without blame

🗣️ Show me how you would do it
↳ Show you respect them enough to listen

🗣️ What are your career goals?
↳ Show you care about their professional growth

🗣️ I am here for you
↳ Show you support and care about their wellbeing

Remember, the best leaders don't just inspire with their voice. 
They lead with their actions.
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The #1 leadership myth that's holding you back...

(This took me many years to learn.)

...is that you need one leadership style.

🚨 A one-size-fits-all leadership style WILL destroy your career.

The best leaders I've met shift gears based on their:
↳ Team
↳ Business
↳ Situation

Here's a practical guide to lead like a high performer:

(and when each style is most effective)

1/ Visionary Leadership:

↳ Inspire others by showing a clear and exciting future
✅ Use it to drive long-term change and innovation
❌ Not for day-to-day operations or problem-solving

2/ Bureaucratic Leadership:

↳ Follow strict rules and procedures to maintain order
✅ For regulation and compliance
❌ When flexibility and innovation are needed

3/ Pace Setting Leadership:

↳ Set high standards and lead by showing how it's done
✅ To get quick results with a highly skilled team
❌ Inexperienced, unmotivated team

4/ Commanding Leadership:

↳ Give clear, direct orders without a long explanation
✅ For crises where quick action is critical
❌ Experienced teams that need autonomy

5/ Servant Leadership:

↳ Put the team's needs and growth first
✅ Building loyal teams and long-term development
❌ Situations that need quick, decisive action

6/ Charismatic Leadership:

↳ Inspire others with charm and clear communication
✅ To motivate teams during uncertainty
❌ When specific expertise is needed

7/ Democratic Leadership:

↳ Include your team's input in decisions
✅ To build consensus and team buy-in
❌ When quick decisions are needed

8/ Coaching Leadership:

↳ Coach your team to grow their skills and performance
✅ To build a strong, skilled team for long-term success
❌ When you need quick results or are in crisis

9/ Delegative Leadership:

↳ Let the team decide and manage their tasks
✅ With skilled, motivated team members
❌ Inexperienced team that needs guidance

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P.S. 

The right question isn't what's my leadership style?

It's what does my team need right now?

Master this and you'll be the right leader for the job

Do you agree or disagree?

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Stop asking people for "thoughts" or "feedback."

15 Questions high performers aren't afraid to ask:

Over 18 years of leading critical care and business teams,

I’ve noticed high performers often ask deeper questions.

15 questions that encourage problem-solving and better results:

✅ "What big thing are we not talking about?"
↳ When avoiding a tough topic
↳ Bring up hidden issues everyone's scared to mention

✅ "Who might we upset by this choice?"
↳ When needing quick results
↳ Think about how changes affect others

✅ "What went wrong last time we did this?"
↳ When trying a risky idea
↳ Learn from past mistakes and avoid repeating them

✅ "If money weren't a problem, how would we do this?"
↳ When the budget is tight
↳ Think big and find creative solutions

✅ "What might we be wrong about?"
↳ When everyone agrees
↳ Challenge assumptions and avoid groupthink

✅ "Who else should be part of this talk?"
↳ When key people are missing
↳ Include important voices and perspectives

✅ "What do we risk if we do nothing?"
↳ When the team is afraid
↳ Show the risks of not taking action

✅ "How does this help our big goals?"
↳ When the project is off-track
↳ Refocus the team on what matters

✅ "What's the worst way this could fail?"
↳ When planning a big launch
↳ Prepare for potential disasters

✅ "Who might fight against this idea?"
↳ When suggesting a big change
↳ Anticipate and address resistance

✅ "What skills do we need but don't have?"
↳ When facing a tough challenge
↳ Find gaps in the team's abilities

✅ "How will we know this didn't work?"
↳ When starting a new project
↳ Plan for failures and set clear goals

✅ "What if this works better than we expect?"
↳ When things are going well
↳ Plan for unexpected success

✅ "How will we explain this to our customers?"
↳ When changes affect customers
↳ Consider the impact on those you serve

✅ "What important things are we saying no to?"
↳ When agreeing to a new project
↳ Consider trade-offs and priorities

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Impactful questions transform top performers into leaders.
Now, it's your turn to ask them.

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