What does it actually take to stay grounded, focused, and resilient as an entrepreneur, especially when life keeps throwing curveballs?

In this episode, I'm joined by Lin Sok, financial advisor, founder of Women and Money Montreal, and tech startup founder of Owni AI, as she shares the three non-negotiables she lives and builds by.

Lin shares her journey of being born in a refugee camp during the Cambodian genocide and how her parents’ resilience shaped her "forever entrepreneur" mindset. We dive deep into why she doesn't believe in "hustle culture," but why she does believe in working as hard as you can while you still have the chance.

In this episode, we discuss:

* The 3 Non-Negotiables: Lin’s framework for staying grounded while building an empire.
* Detaching from Outcomes: How to celebrate wins and survive losses without letting them define your identity.
* The Power of Giving Back: Why giving is the ultimate cure for feeling "stuck" in your business.
* Redefining "Warrior": What it really means to live a life without excuses.
Whether you’re a non-technical founder, a mom juggling it all, or an entrepreneur looking for structure without compromise, Lin’s wisdom is exactly what you need to hear today.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Perspective
01:05 - Meet Lin Sok: Entrepreneur, Founder, and Community Builder
02:49 - Lin’s Background: From Financial Services to Tech Startups
05:11 - The Importance of Building Intentional Communities
08:59 - Redefining "Overcoming": The Story of Resilience
16:05 - Non-Negotiable #1: Work Hard While You Can A deep dive into the value of hard work, seizing opportunities in Canada, and avoiding the trap of constant complaining.
19:49 - The Evolution of Hustle Culture & Automation
27:46 - Non-Negotiable #2: Detaching from Emotions of Outcomes How to adopt a solutions-based mindset by not letting wins make you complacent or losses hold you back.
32:24 - Identity Beyond the Brand: You Are Not Your Business
36:09 - Non-Negotiable #3: The Power of Giving Back
39:21 - What It Means to Be a Warrior
41:28 - Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with Lin

Connect with Lin Sok:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelinsok/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linsok/
🏠 Learn more about Owni AI: https://owni.ai/
🌐 All things Lin: https://linsok.ca/
👤 Women & Money Montreal FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenandmoneymtl/

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