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After rebuilding her company from betrayal, financial loss, and years of personal hardship, Kim Bode discovered that resilience isn't about returning to your old self. In Episode 379 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, she shares why founders must embrace discomfort, challenge limiting beliefs, and let their identity evolve alongside their business. Sometimes the greatest growth begins when the version of you that created success no longer fits.

Watching my daughter compete in dance revealed a powerful truth: the real competition isn’t with others—it’s within yourself. She focuses on growth, gives her all in the moment, and genuinely celebrates her teammates’ success. No comparison. No attachment to outcomes. Just presence, effort, and continuous improvement.