Starting a business is exciting and ambiguous – and that’s the fun. It’s a time of possibility, experimentation, imagination, and showing the world what you can do. But, it can also feel slow, frustrating, and full of traps and distractions, leaving potential entrepreneurs to question their self-worth and to wonder why they started in the first place. As a small business coach, I’ll help you cultivate an entrepreneur’s mindset, so you can start and grow your businesses with confidence and step boldly into the role of business owner. Subscribe to get access to weekly tips, small business interviews, and more.
⚡ How to Get Back on Track
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Amazingly, it’s the end of March. We’re three months into the year. Tempus Fugit – time flies. I know many fellow parents can attest: the days are long and the years are short. You're constantly strapped for time, rushing from this thing to that thing. You’re trying to maximize every precious minute on your calendar to get one more thing done. At the same time:
This is where a lot of my thinking has been lately – because I’ve noticed myself slipping in my habits, in prioritizing my goals, in honoring the blocks I’ve put on my calendar to get things done. It’s normal, I suppose. We start the year with ambition and intention. Then, life happens. We get busy. New things pop up. We get pulled into something we didn’t plan or expect. So, maybe what we need now is a kind of spring cleaning – a chance to tidy up the mental clutter that’s built up over the last few months. How do you go about that? Well, it might look different for all of us. So, by way of example, here are a few things I’m going to need to do for myself. Maybe they’ll inspire your own action plan.
What might you need to adjust or reset right now? What would it look like to get back on track? ⭐ ICYMI: I’m developing a coaching framework and self-assessment designed to help people navigate ambiguity so they can create clarity, discipline, and momentum toward their goals. But, I need your help to test these ideas... 📫 If this sparked an idea, or if you’re feeling stuck, I’d love to hear from you. You can reply directly to this email to share what you’re working on, ask a question, or suggest topics you’d like me to cover in future newsletters. I read every response. Until next time, Michael
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Starting a business is exciting and ambiguous – and that’s the fun. It’s a time of possibility, experimentation, imagination, and showing the world what you can do. But, it can also feel slow, frustrating, and full of traps and distractions, leaving potential entrepreneurs to question their self-worth and to wonder why they started in the first place. As a small business coach, I’ll help you cultivate an entrepreneur’s mindset, so you can start and grow your businesses with confidence and step boldly into the role of business owner. Subscribe to get access to weekly tips, small business interviews, and more.
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