Mindfulness Mode

Dave Van Beekum is passionate about community and relationship building. He is a co-founder and digital marketing expert behind Tweva, the world’s first social TV network for small businesses and influencers. With a deep background in technology, Dave has excelled in software development, automation, and AI. His journey started with an early love for computers and technology, which he turned into a career dedicated to empowering small businesses. Dave is focused on helping them succeed by providing affordable advertising solutions.

• Blog: Zach Mathews's Blog


• Book: Climbing Your Self-Discipline Tree: The Three Stages Essential for Accomplishing Any Goal by Zach Mathews

• My dad and my uncle

• I tend to be quite stoic most of the time. My wife often has to remind me that I'm not always in front of the computer, and I have to make an effort to stay positive, even when my mind is racing and jumping from one thought to another.


• This is a common challenge for business owners and startups. I attended a business accelerator where they emphasized the importance of not letting emotions take over, as the journey can be very unpredictable with its ups and downs.


• It's tough, and having been an entrepreneur for a long time, I can attest that managing emotions is always a challenge in this world.sting

• I used to have an Apple Watch that reminded me to breathe periodically.


• I've also watched a few YouTube videos where they recommend breathing in for four, five, or even ten times, and then adding a few extra breaths at the end.


• I’ve tried it a couple of times but haven’t done it consistently enough to notice any significant effects.


• The science behind it makes complete sense, but I don’t have a personal opinion on it yet. Fasting

• Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz


• App: n/a

• I think, especially for entrepreneurs, it's tough to relinquish control and accept that you don't know everything. When you do, it can almost feel like you're being bullied.


• You think, ‘If I don't know this, I have to trust someone else,' and that creates a sense of uncertainty—'What if I'm making the wrong decision?'


• In some sales situations, I’ve felt like the process was overly pushy in certain areas, but not to an extreme degree. Fasting

• Your Presence is a Superpower; Elizabeth Tripp


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  Evolving Your Leadership and Work-Life Harmony; Andre Young

  
  


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  Innovation For All; Costa Michailidis