How To Mentally Survive Running A Business - Simon Cusden

In this episode of We Built This Business, we’re joined by Simon Cusden.

Simon Cusden shares his remarkable story of resilience, recovery, and transformation. From the heights of professional cricket to battling addiction and mental health challenges, Simon has turned his experiences into a mission: to help high-performing individuals and leaders manage stress and build fulfilling lives.

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro
Simon Cusden’s introduction and today’s theme: How To Mentally Survive Running A Business.

00:57 Simon’s Journey From Cricket To Coaching
How Simon went from professional athlete to a coach for leaders and executives.

03:40 Overcoming Rock Bottom
Simon recounts his darkest days, from addiction to rehab and recovery.

06:30 Why Do High Performers Struggle With Mental Health?
Insights into the mental health challenges faced by business owners and high achievers.

09:28 What Does It Mean To Mentally Survive?
Simon explains the internal challenges of self-doubt, anxiety, and how to face them.

12:08 The Mind Is A Prison – Here’s How To Break Free
Strategies to escape the trap of overthinking and constant mental pressure.

15:01 The Power of Listening in Mental Health Recovery
Why creating safe spaces for sharing emotions can be transformative.

18:50 Building A Support Network As A Business Owner
Practical advice on how to create your own network of advisors and mentors.

23:35 Achievement vs. Fulfillment: Are You Chasing The Wrong Goal?
Understanding the crucial difference between these two paths and aligning them.

27:20 How Failure Fuels Success
Embracing failure as a necessary step on the road to achievement.

30:38 Shutting Down To Start Again
Host Daniel shares his personal experience of closing one business to rebuild a stronger one.

33:12 Positive Mindset: How To Turn Negativity Into Growth
Simon’s actionable tips for cultivating a growth mindset.

36:55 Ricky Gervais Kept Me Alive
Simon shares a poignant story of how unexpected sources of joy can be life-saving.

40:28 The Biggest Myth About Success
Why the road to success is paved with struggles and lessons from failure.

44:10 Fulfillment And Service: The Secret To Balancing Business And Life
How focusing on service helps achieve balance and satisfaction.

49:02 Final Thoughts: Fulfillment Over Everything
Simon’s closing advice on pursuing a fulfilling and balanced life.

50:35 Where To Find Simon Cusden Online
Connect with Simon on LinkedIn for coaching and conversation.

PODCAST INTRODUCTION

Daniel Osullivan hosts We Built This Business, where entrepreneurs and experts share their journeys. Learn how to navigate the challenges, celebrate the successes, and thrive in the world of business.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

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