Featured in FEM talking about Make Your Change Part of Your Highest Values

I’ve just been featured in FEM talking about Make Your Change Part of Your Highest Values and you can see the interview here https://www.houseofhives.com/fem1/martin-sharp 

A big thank you to Mags Thomson House of Hives

Let's dive into this inspiring journey of transformation that many entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and professionals can relate to.

You can't attend a personal development seminar or pick up a leadership book without encountering discussions about principles, values, vision, or mission statements. Yet, for many of us, integrating these concepts into our hectic lives feels like an elusive goal.

Take it from someone who used to struggle with consistency. Being in different cities, countries, and time zones made it nearly impossible to stick to a routine, especially when it came to hitting the gym. This changed dramatically when I started working with Adam, a mentor who revolutionized my approach to personal development.

A philosophy that was simple yet profound: if you don't align your changes with your highest values, you'll never achieve lasting transformation. It took me some time to grasp this fully and to do the deep, introspective work to identify my core values. Everyone talks about values, but Adam emphasized focusing on the three or four fundamental ones that drive you out of bed every morning.

For me, these were:

1. Achieving outstanding results for my clients.
2. Spending quality time with friends.
3. Loving and supporting my family.

Once I pinpointed these values, I realized the critical role my health played in maintaining them. I asked myself, "What if my poor health prevented me from fulfilling these values?" This revelation led to a significant mindset shift: sometimes, you have to be selfish to be selfless. I needed to prioritize my health to be my best self for others.

For years, I had placed everyone else’s needs above my own, leading to neglected health. But by applying business consulting principles to my health regimen—scheduling, risk assessments, ensuring consistency, and incorporating rest periods—I began to see a transformation. Little by little, I started to change.

Here's the takeaway: align your personal growth with your highest values. Understand that prioritizing yourself isn't selfish; it's essential. Just as in business, where strategic planning and consistent execution are key, so too in personal development.

Remember, taking care of yourself is the best way to ensure you can continue to support and lead others effectively. Embrace this journey with the same passion and commitment you give to your professional endeavours, and you'll see remarkable changes unfold.

Harness this story as a reminder that the principles that drive success in business can equally fuel personal transformation. Prioritize what truly matters, and watch as everything else falls into place.