Take More Time to Reflect

Summary

• Growth requires a lot of effort; it can't be achieved in just 20 minutes a day. It's important to recognize the amount of time and dedication needed to grow departments and a company.

• Allow yourself and others to take a step back and reflect. Spend more time thinking and prioritizing so that you're not constantly running on empty.

• You won't earn a medal for exhausting yourself, so focus on sustainable work habits instead.

• If needed, set strict personal rules to help you concentrate. For example, decide not to check messages for two hours each morning to work on important tasks.

• Communicate any personal rules to others to avoid misunderstandings. It's only problematic when others are unaware of your boundaries.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a few simple strategies to help grow your business or improve your personal development with minimal cost and high value.

First, recognize that growth takes dedication. It isn’t quick, so try and set aside devoted time each day or week for your goals. Not everything can be sorted in 20 minutes, so prepare to invest a more significant amount of time.

A good way to start is by making time for reflection. Allow yourself regular moments to step back and think, so you’re not always on the go without direction. Prioritize what truly needs your focus each day. This can help prevent burnout and ensure you’re working sustainably.

Consider setting strict personal rules to help you concentrate. You might decide that for the first two hours of the morning, you won’t check messages. Use this time for critical tasks. Make sure to communicate these boundaries to others so they understand your availability and don’t misunderstand if they can’t reach you.

Finally, remember that exhausting yourself isn’t the path to success. Instead, aim for a balance where you’re working hard, but not so hard that you can't sustain it in the long run. Focus on consistent effort and strategic thinking. This way, you’ll move towards growth without burning out.

Full Transcript

growth takes so much effort like we're not going to do it in 20 minutes a day we're not going to grow our departments and grow the company in 20 minutes a day we have a lot going on give you guys permission and really encourage you and encourage you guys to encourage each other to just take a step back and and really just reflect take more time to reflect take more time to think take more time to prioritize running yourself ragged you're not going to run a get a medal for so and if you need to set up rules for yourself that are a little harsh in the beginning then do it if you're like I am not checking for 2 hours in the morning so I can just work on this stuff then great make people aware the only time that rules like that suck are when you don't tell people