In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business.   Welcome to the "Grow a Small Business" podcast with your host, Michael Denehey. In this episode, Michael interviews Luke Mathers, a Speaker-Author and a Coach, from LukeMathers, based in Queensland, Australia. In this episode of "Grow a Small Business," Luke Mathers explores stress management, success redefinition, and effective habit change for small business owners. He highlights the biological aspects of stress, advocates for a holistic view of success, and introduces practical strategies such as the "Catch, Right, Reset" method. By embracing the "Grant Zone" during business growth and implementing actionable techniques, small business owners can navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success. Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:   Stress Management and Leadership: Recognize the impact of stress on leadership. Leaders who handle stress effectively thrive, while those who struggle with it can hinder their business's growth.   Awareness, Options, Actions: Implement the "Catch, Right, Reset" method. Be aware of your physical signs of stress, evaluate your options, and take deliberate actions. Stress can be a motivator, but it's crucial to know how to manage it effectively.   Understanding Stress Biologically: Stress triggers the release of cortisol and adrenaline. Recognize the negative bias and learn when stress turns from a useful tool into a hindrance. Distinguish between anxiety and stress, reframing stress as a challenge rather than a threat. Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for?   Building Positive Habits: Use the "Ease" model – Environment, Awareness, Systems, and Execution. Set up your environment for success, be aware of your triggers, implement effective systems (like habit stacking), and execute your plan consistently to build positive habits.   Success Redefined: Success is personal and goes beyond financial achievements. Results, tribes (relationships), and balanced well-being contribute to true success. Find a balance in your life that includes time for self-care, family, and friends.   Grant Zone in Small Business: Understand the "Grant Zone" – the period where efforts are high, but results may not be immediately visible. Small business owners may encounter this when making changes, such as hiring new employees or implementing new systems. Embrace the short-term challenges for long-term benefits. One action small business owners can take: One actionable tip from Luke Mathers for small business owners is to implement the "Catch, Right, Reset" method. This involves recognizing physical signs of stress, evaluating thoughts and reactions (Right), and then resetting by choosing a response that is beneficial. By increasing awareness and actively managing stress, business owners can enhance decision-making and overall well-being.   Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can help you to maximise your time.   Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. ?     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Success is personal, and we've outsourced it to other people's opinions and material possessions – Luke Mathers   Build lasting happiness by spending money on experiences, giving it away, and buying time.– Luke Mathers Results plus tribes, and then plus or minus balance determine real success in life –Luke Mathers