The Best CEOs Do This…
Summary
- I notice that many successful businesspeople don't know when to stop.
- Some of the best CEOs I've seen didn't know when enough was enough.
- They were very persistent, like charging at a wall like a bull.
- Over time, this can be tempered, but I'd prefer someone who charges at the wall over someone who never charges at all.
- It's possible to learn when to stop.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a mindset of persistence and determination in your business or personal growth journey. Start by setting clear, ambitious goals for yourself. Write them down and break them into smaller, actionable steps. This will give you a clear path to charge at, just like a bull.
A good way of doing this is by creating a daily to-do list with tasks that bring you closer to your goals. Focus on actions that are high-impact but low-cost in terms of time and money. For example, if you're an entrepreneur, prioritize tasks like reaching out to potential clients, improving your product, or learning new skills online.
I’d recommend practicing patience and resilience. When you hit a wall or face a challenge, take a step back, reassess your strategy, and find another way to tackle the problem. This will help temper your persistence with wisdom over time.
Another strategy is to build a support network. Surround yourself with mentors, peers, or even online communities who can offer advice and share their experiences. They can help you determine when to push forward and when to take a break.
Lastly, self-reflection is key. Regularly take time to evaluate your progress and learn from your mistakes. This will help you understand when it’s time to persist and when it might be more effective to change course.
By focusing on these low-cost, high-value actions, you can harness your drive and direct it in the most productive ways possible.
Full Transcript
I think a lot of people that are very successful that run businesses I would say actually lack a skill which is they don't know when to stop a lot of people don't and I think some of the best CEOs that we've had they didn't know when enough was enough and so they were incredibly persistent like charging in a wall like a bull and I think over time that can be tempered but I'd rather have the guy who charges at the wall like a bull than the guy who like never charges at all and I think you can work on learning when to stop
