Don’t Make This Mistake

Someone asked me recently “what’s one mistake you see business owners making all the time, and how can we avoid it?”

It wasn’t hard to come up with an answer because I’m guilty of doing this myself.

The mistake?

Trying to do EVERYTHING yourself. It’s hard to let go. It’s hard to believe someone else will do things as well as you would. It’s so easy to fall into this trap, but it will derail your success.

How to avoid this mistake?

The truth is, other people will never do it the same as you would. However, it doesn’t make their way wrong. It just makes it different. Clearly describe your goal, help them see the intended outcome and purpose, and allow for creativity beyond that. You’ll often get a better solution!

Something I teach my EOS clients that helps with this is called the 20/80 entrepreneurial approach. Document 20% of the process – the BIG important stuff – and it will get you 80% of the way there.

Where do you need help in your business right now? Is a fear of letting go keeping you from making big strides forward? Hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know where you’re getting stuck.

We’re all going through a lot of change right now, and the best way to make it through this by helping each other. Please know, I’m here when you need me.