Have you been defining who you are by what you do, or is what you do just part of who you are? Understanding what motivates you to run your business helps you to improve

how you define yourself and provide clarity for the goals you want to achieve. This ability to clearly identify yourself and to understand your drive is a motto that guests from my latest interview, veteran NFL player and New York Giants running back, Jonathan Stewart and his lovely wife, Natalie Stewart, live by.

Jonathan’s NFL career has seen highs that include 10 touchdowns and 1,133 rushing yards. But Jonathan doesn’t define who he is based on what he does on the field. Along with his wife, both Jonathan and Natalie work as a husband and wife team and full-time parents. Together they’re redefining how they live their lives and share how they define themselves in a world that defines itself by work. Tony and I had the honor of discussing with the Stewarts just how they get it done. In this episode, you’ll learn how:

They Make Decisions That Align With Their Goals

Natalie shares that when she and Jonathan began dating, that they made a concrete decision to do what works for them based on their rules instead of others’ rules. Natalie sums it up well when she shares that “If we don’t feel good about it, then why are we letting this into our [lives]?”

They Know They’re Bigger Than What They Do

Jonathan’s mindset has always been beyond football. Jonathan reminds us that our mindset needs to be bigger than what you do and that

Jonathan also notes that when you think of yourself as what you do “[you’re] just putting yourself in a box.” Instead, he recommends clarifying who you are and finding your identity by asking yourself why you do what you do. It’s a better approach to finding your identity. Natalie also shared that it’s important to recognize the intention of others and to surround yourself with those who truly care about you.

They Leverage a “Conversation Station” To Find Their Drive

Jonathan believes that you can find your drive by taking advantage of a “conversation station”. According to Jonathan, “… if people could sit and have a conversation station about what drives them, the conversation would go in so many different areas than just one box.” If you’re ready to step out of that box, watch this video to get inspired by the Stewarts. Embrace who you are and ask yourself what drives you because you’re so much more than what you do.

Honored to be your guides,

T&F