In this series, we’ve covered the topics that I’ve learned are of central importance to having a business that we enjoy, which serves others and provides value and doesn’t consume us in the process.
Mindset and Success
You must master your mindset. This isn’t a one-and-done. If only… But being aware, realizing what’s going on and equipping yourself will go a long way in setting you up for success.
Stay True To Yourself
No matter how tempting it is to follow the crowd, they’ll likely only lead you off a cliff or to a dead-end. Because that’s not YOUR path. When you find yourself veering off your path, and you will, just observe, get curious as to why, and correct. No judgement, just learning.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
It can be so easy to look at those who have gone before us and think 1) it happened so easy for them (it didn’t!) and 2) they did it by themselves. One of the hardest things for women is to ask for help.
You need a team to support you in your business.
Think of it this way – by asking for help in an area, you are allowing someone else to use their zone of genius and shine. It’s a win-win for both of you. (I’m speaking to myself here too, as this is a huge growth area for me!)
How To Win The Battle of FOMO vs TMI
I don’t know about you, but I see TONS of people and ads offering freebies that will be ‘the answer’ to any and all ‘problems’ in my business. You know what I’m talking about. The ad which proclaims 6-figures in 6 days. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but not that much.
I get tempted, more often than I care to admit. And before I know it, my email inbox has blown up. I try to keep up for a while. Then I feel bad about not reading everything that’s coming in. And I feel like I’m going to miss THAT ONE THING that’s going to be the magic fairy dust and all of a sudden make me 6-figures a day (another joy of the connection between mindset and success). Ok, a bit much. I’ve fallen into the trap of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO). That if I don’t consume every bit of content in my world, my business will fail. If I don’t follow all of the big names in the industry, I’ll never keep up, and get left behind.
I’ve now transitioned from FOMO to Too Much Information (TMI). I can’t take it anymore and I know to survive I need to unsubscribe like a madwoman. I’m afraid, but take the step to unsubscribe from the first series.
My world doesn’t end, so I boldly unsubscribe from a few more. Less email, a bit of breathing room and something
Without the FOMO, I’m beginning to trust myself again to make the best choices for ME. There’s a balance to strike between FOMO and TMI. You have to find that sweet spot for yourself. For me, I choose a few people at a time to ‘follow’ and forget the rest, for now. Depending on where my business is at, and what I need at the time, I choose for different reasons.
Bottom line, I’m now back in the driver’s seat of what works best for me. But it can be a crazy ride at times until I get there.
‘Til next time,
xo Sue
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