Episode 63: Habits & Hacks: How To Overcome Obstacles To Success

Ok, it’s the first week of July and we have 6 more months until the end of the year! Despite all of the chaos we’ve experienced in the first half of the year, let’s make today our new beginning! Over the next few weeks, we are going to address many of the common questions we get regarding, “How to jumpstart, reset, re-energize momentum and get past barriers to career success”. In today’s episode, we’ll share practical tips for you to implement -so you can take action and gain momentum in the second half of 2020.   Highlights: [01:20] Overcoming obstacles & recovering from setbacks [04:17] How to bounce back quickly [06:38] The new year mindset shift [11:20] Focus on the present [14:00] 5-Day Job Search and Interview Prep Challenge   Quotes: “Pessism does not contribute to your ability to be creative and resourceful in coming up with the best solutions. ” – Nikki Barua “By taking the smallest of steps, one step after the next, momentum builds up and that's how you ultimately achieve your goals.” – Nikki Barua “Focus on the present, because the past is gone, and the future has not arrived yet. Focusing on the past and worrying about the future depletes your energy and distracts your focus.” – Nikki Barua Link to 5-Day Challenge: https://www.beyondbarriersacademy.com/5-day-challenge   About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Learn more at https://www.nikkibarua.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua   About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Learn more at https://themonicamarquez.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez