By Mauricio Umansky
When speaking with fellow entrepreneurs about how to build a successful career, one of the first things I mention is the importance of mindfulness in your daily life. Being mindful, intentional, and present can help set you up for success for every role you have in life—be it a parent, wife, husband, brother, sister, and business leader. As entrepreneurs, we play many roles. We are the boss, the employee, the assistant, and the financial advisor all rolled into one. We face challenges from the moment we open our eyes in the morning until the moment we lay our head on the pillow each night. Our days will always be frenetic and full to the brim, but one thing that has helped me become better in all the roles I play in my life is focusing on being mindful and intentional about my daily morning routine.It’s easy to reach for the phone the second we wake to see what has transpired during those few blissful hours of sleep. But one thing I have learned from building The Agency these past 10 years is the importance of getting your state of mind and physical fitness in check before tackling business items for the day. This process hasn’t been easy, and I’ve had to work on it in order to find my own rhythm and practice, but now I couldn’t imagine starting my day without it. I even make sure I dedicate the time to the process while traveling.
