“You need to tell money how you’re going to spend it, and you need to tell time how you’re going to use it,” says May Yeo Silvers, highlighting the power of intentionality in building a life and business that align with your priorities.
In this episode, the first of a three-part series on strategic planning for 2025, May challenges entrepreneurs to dig deeper into what they truly want. What does financial freedom look like for you—not just in theory, but in numbers? And how would you use time freedom if you had it? She shares her own journey, the lessons learned from balancing two businesses, and the mindset shifts that helped her define success on her terms.
May reminds listeners that entrepreneurship isn’t just about pursuing your passion but also about building the structure that allows you to do so sustainably. With a mix of practical insights and real-world examples, this episode is a guide to creating clear goals and preparing for the realities of running a business. What steps will you take to align your goals with the life you want?
Quotes
• “You will come to realize in entrepreneurship that certain things you can have a general idea about. But when it comes to implementation, when it comes back to the fundamentals of why something is working or not working, why you want something or why you don’t, you have to be so specific in acknowledging your emotions, desires, and fears. These are the things that will either propel you forward or pull you back from reaching your goals.” (11:06 | May Yeo Silvers)
• “You need to tell money how you’re going to spend it, and you need to tell time how you’re going to use it.” (39:38 | May Yeo Silvers)
• “The passion for building the business has to be equal, if not greater, than the passion you have for your fulfillment, your skill set, and your craft. So, you need to start by being honest with yourself: Do I have the passion to build the business?” (48:40 | May Yeo Silvers)
Links
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