We discussed key points to focus on to ensure we would do the
necessary work after the W2 day ended.
We all realize that many times our reason why is big enough
to start but, it may not be big enough to allow us to overcome our
subconscious mind. As my mentor says “your reason why has to be bigger than
your excuse for why not”.
How do we win the battle to overcome the excuses for why not? Let’s take a look at some legitimate
excuses.
- Not enough time.
- Work life balance
- Not enough energy
Before the problem can be solved, the cause of the problem
needs to be addressed.
Why don't we have enough time? What are we doing with our
time? Is there time we are wasting on non productive activities, ie watching
TV, playing games on our favorite social media, conducting non productive phone
calls (gossiping and catching up on the TV shows we did not record). Once
the cause of the problem is addressed, we can work toward a solution.
Schedule time to commit to working on our business and when
we are done for the day we can reward ourselves with the non productive
activities.
Work life balance is a tough one (so I will apologize in
advance); there is no easy solution without sacrifice.
One of the biggest challenges facing many of my clients is
being the driver for their children. Sports, recitals and numerous activities
are monopolizing the parents time. The children are in multiple activities
spanning 5 to 6 days a week, not leaving much time for anything.
Let’s have our children pick one activity and stick with it
for a season. This will teach them discipline and responsibility. My children
remember our family activities more vividly than me attending an event they
were participating in. Let’s schedule time to do things with our children vs.
running them all over town watching someone else interact with them.
Planning date nights are crucial as well. With proper
planning we can have our cake, eat it and sale it too.
“I am tired” is a common reason we use for not working on our
business.
Here is the million dollar question. If we are tired now, how
tired will we be 10 years from now? The simple solution is to suck it up
and do it anyway; however the problem may not be so simple. If the fatigue is
chronic then going the see a doctor is the first suggestion.
What are we eating and at what time are we eating it? Are we
getting adequate rest, are we exercising? Who are we hanging around? Do
they give us energy or do they suck the energy out of us.
Associate with people who are in life where we want to
be. People that are heading in the same entrepreneurial direction are up
lifters and this is a great energy boost.
Once we find the reason for being tired we can then work
toward a solution to grow our business.
Many of our excuses can be overcome with evaluation and
proper planning. There are many excuses in addition to the ones listed. What
are some of the excuses you have encountered and how have you overcome them?
Thanks for sharing.
