Enough Already, Sometimes You Just Have To Do It!
Oftentimes, we become the roadblock to achieving our full potential. Things are never quite ready, never quite good enough, and we seek perfection before we are ready to take the next step.
Call it “over analysis” or “analysis paralysis,” call it what you want – but if you intend on being one of the few entrepreneurial leaders that truly reaches their full potential, it’s time to stop spinning your wheels and instead focus on moving forward.
We live in a world of information overload, with an overwhelming flow of information available to us at all times via TV, books, papers, magazines and the internet. This is a deadly combination for the opportunity “popcorn brain” that often coincides with being an entrepreneurial leader.
This shared entrepreneurial trait, of constantly seeking opportunity and looking for the next great idea, mixed with the endless input of information, can be a deadly combination that has brought many an entrepreneurial leader to their knees.
While it makes sense, and it’s in our nature, to “seek the next great idea,” the truth is that if you’re one of the rare few that can clarify, focus, and execute, you will be wildly successful.
So, it’s time to say enough already and douse the distractions. It’s time to make up your mind to become a “choosy chooser.”
Here are some tips to help you do that, and stack on track:
- Identify what’s important and break it into manageable chunks. You need to do this in both your personal and professional life. The simple truth is that you likely can’t accomplish more than 2-3 things with any degree of proficiency, so pick what’s most important and is in alignment with where you want to be in the next quarter, next year and the next decade, and do that.
- Write down what’s important. Describe and detail out your goals. Make a plan to achieving them, and stick to it.
- Choose not to choose too much. AKA you can’t do it all, so don’t try.
- Consider block scheduling as a useful way to manage your calendar.
- Put a time limit on things. Seriously – add an end-time for your goals and be clear on when you will complete them.
- Hold yourself accountable. Use a coach, ask a friend, or join a mastermind group. Do whatever it takes to stay on track.
- Forget perfection. Perfection is a procrastinator’s best friend. Instead, realize that most times, good is good enough. Focus on “progress, not perfect.”
Alright, enough already. It’s time for you to get out there and do it!
Which tip meant the most to you? What additional tips do you have? I want to know!
Soar, Don’t Settle!