On this Inner Light episode, we cut through the fluff and get practical about three fundamentals that keep founders sane and businesses steady: self-awareness, clear boundaries, and simple positive feedback loops. Bradley Taylor shares how reshaping their social circle, protecting focus time, and communicating expectations turned late-night chaos into reliable delivery—across donuts, food trucks, and community-driven ventures. Expect straight talk on preventing burnout, modeling respectful culture, and using reflection to make better calls under pressure. If you lead people or projects, this is a playbook for sustainable growth you can implement today. About the Guest  : Bradley Taylor is an entrepreneur and community builder whose ventures span food, mobile retail, and real-estate education for BBG and queer entrepreneurs. Their approach blends grit, creative problem-solving, and disciplined self-reflection to build teams and systems that actually work. Key Takeaways  : Self-awareness is the operational baseline: your business mirrors your habits, standards, and blind spots. Audit your social circle: peers who pull you off-mission drain execution; choose proximity that supports focus. Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re workflows: communicate constraints upfront (time, quality, delivery), then enforce. Signal respect both ways: when teammates see you protect deep-work blocks, they learn to protect them too. Build simple feedback loops: set expectations, observe, course-correct without shaming, and close the loop. Catch “quiet killers”: small misses compound (timers, handoffs, QA). Fix root causes before they scale. Leaders can be friendly and firm: define topics/contexts you won’t engage in as a boss to avoid role drift. Reflection creates momentum: short “self-audit” windows after sprints turn mistakes into repeatable wins. Decision inputs flex by situation: start with intuition for prioritization, validate with experience/data. Leave one door open: hold standards while staying adaptable to unfamiliar edge cases. Connect with Bradley Taylor  : Website: https://www.thedonuttrap.com/ Instagram | Facebook Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST: Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://ww