Wake up, look at the scale, go to work, eat a greasy hamburger at lunch. Even though you know you shouldn’t grind out a job that you don’t like to go to. Mindlessly, scroll through profiles on dating apps. Go to sleep. Rinse and repeat. This was a regular day in Mahrukh’s life until she decided enough was enough. She knew she was wasting her one life and potential and knew there was a more fulfilling way to live waiting to be discovered. So fast forward five years, and Mahrukh plays cricket for the Canadian women’s team, and is building a side hustle as a content creator on TikTok. All of this is because of sharing her shifts to help others be the best version of themselves.

In this episode, Mahrukh and I have a conversation about the constant challenge of growing in your life. We discuss the importance of serving yourself first and letting go of the things holding us back. We talk about the importance of focusing on experimentation instead of focusing on the outcome when trying new practices. Mahrukh also shares some ways she helps keep track of her goals and making sure that she is still enjoying the work.

“I don’t have to have my sh*t together. But if I keep taking action, I’m way ahead of where I was five years ago.” – Mahrukh Imtiaz 

This week on Shift-Starters:

• How Mahrukh and Erin met at a conference
• Accepting the importance of taking action regardless of “having everything together”
• Recognizing when we get in the way of accomplishing our dreams
• The power of masterminds and not “going it alone”
• Why experimentation is important in learning and having fun
• How Mahrukh was able to focus on the process instead of the outcome
• Understanding that your business is about you first
• Giving up on the dumb sh*t in our lives that hold us back
• How writing down your “why” can help you accomplish your goals
• What shifts Mahrukh is helping create in the world
• Why we need mentors and community in our lives

Mentioned Resources:

• Mahrukh Imtiaz on Life in the And Podcast
• Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich, by Ramit Sethi
• Brene Brown Podcasts
• Matthew Hussey

Connect with Mahrukh Imtiaz:

• Website
• The Spicy Chai Podcast
• Mahrukh on Instagram
• Mahrukh on TikTok
• Mahrukh on Facebook
• Mahrukh on LinkedIn

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