IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOU: Please answer my listener survey, it will only take you 90 seconds to do and its critical for our planning: https://forms.gle/kyGZ18No44vFSkTW8 In this episode, Mario Armstrong explores a profound Chinese proverb, “Sleeping in the same bed, but dreaming different dreams,” which paints a vivid picture of how people can share a physical space, yet their minds can be in completely different places. This proverb is applied to the challenges entrepreneurs often face when their visions don’t align with those of their family members, partners, clients, or stakeholders. How can we not only share the same “bed” but also dream the same “dreams”? Here’s what you can expect from this episode: * Communication: The importance of clarity and brevity in conveying your vision, the direction you’re heading in. Mario emphasizes that if you’re explaining what you do, rather than telling, your communication isn’t clear enough. * Alignment: The necessity of ensuring that your goals align with those of your partners, stakeholders, or clients for smooth collaboration. But also, understanding that not everyone, like family members, needs to fully grasp your vision – their support is enough. * Flexibility: How active listening and paying attention to no-verbal cues can help you be open to adjusting your approach based on the feedback received, being comfortable with making changes on the fly. * Empathy: Understanding someone else’s position through active listening becomes crucial for achieving common goals. Mario reminds listeners that sharing a bed and dreaming the same dreams is about communicating clearly, understanding and aligning with your partners, and being flexible based on feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOU:  Please answer my listener survey, it will only take you 90 seconds to do and its critical for our planning: https://forms.gle/kyGZ18No44vFSkTW8