Words of Wisdom…
Day 46 – 319 days to go!
I have been running my own business now for some years. On Friday I was at a full day coaching course. The coaches never said anything I didn’t know or haven heard from other training courses or my personal mentors. But if nothing was new then why was I not doing it?
My conclusion was not implementing my actions, measurable tasks and keeping myself accountable. It is far easier to be caught up in the days demands than it is to set aside time to think, plan and take decisive action steps.
Try taking time out with a client phoning every 5 minutes to find out what is happening to their project (which has a three week delivery date), two proposals need to go out, the supply company you were relying on has decided to have a two week holiday without telling you and your tax is due tomorrow. In all honesty how feasible is time out to work on your business?
Day 46 – 319 days to go!
Here are some words of wisdom I have picked up along the way:
Join a focus group – this could be a paid mastermind group or a group of likeminded business owners that get together once a month.
Set aside time once a week for an hour to plan the actions and goals to be achieved.
Set aside one day a month to plan, review and make changes.
Go on courses – it short cuts the learning and you may meet potential customers, suppliers or supporters.
Set goals and work towards them.
The most important piece of advice I have received: implement, take action, do what you know to do.
