You Can Never Get Rid of Your Problems
Summary
- Remember, while we may wish for a life without problems, that's not reality – problems are actually a sign of progress. When you solve one issue, it usually leads to another; this cycle is unending.
- For instance, if you successfully tackle your marketing challenges, then you'll likely face a new hurdle in sales. Similarly, resolving sales obstacles might lead to issues in customer success.
- It's essential to recognize that longing for a problem-free existence is futile. What's more practical is to decide which problems you're willing to handle.
- Some problems are definitely more favorable than others. It's not about having no problems at all, but rather determining which specific ones you're equipped to solve and which will drive you toward your goals.
Video
How To Take Action
I would suggest changing how you view problems. Understand that problems are actually good. They show you're moving forward. So, first, write down the biggest problem you're facing right now.
A good way of doing this is to break your goals into smaller steps. If you're dealing with marketing headaches, focus on just one marketing tactic. Maybe try social media posts or reaching out to customers directly. Don't try to solve all your problems at once.
Now, pick the problems you actually like. Yes, that's right. Some problems are better because they bring you closer to your goal. For example, if you have too many orders and can't fill them fast enough, that's a 'good' problem. It means more business!
Then, once you've got your list of problems, ask yourself: Which of these are moving me toward my goals? Stick with those. Drop the rest or find ways to delegate or automate those tasks.
I'll tell you to focus on solving one problem at a time, especially the one that's blocking your next step the most. Maybe that's getting more people to know about your service. What can you do today to improve that? Even something small like asking friends to share your business online can help.
Finally, don't wish for a life without problems. Instead, aim to get better at dealing with them. Think of yourself as a problem-solving machine. Each issue you tackle makes you stronger and more prepared for the next one. This mindset will help you grow your business and yourself.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"Problems are constant and sometimes they are a sign of progress"
– Alex Hormozi
"If you solve a problem then you create another problem"
– Alex Hormozi
"It's called the never-ending cycle of problems and solutions"
– Alex Hormozi
"We want to live a problem free life but instead in my opinion we should try to choose which problems would you prefer"
– Alex Hormozi
"Absolutely are better and worse problems"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
a lot of Us wish that we don't have problems but problems are constant and sometimes they are a sign of progress because if you solve a problem then you create another problem so if you solve your marketing problem what do you create a sales problem if you solve your sales problem what do you create a customer success problem and so it's called the never-ending cycle of problems and solutions the idea is that we're wishing for something that will literally never happen we want to live a problem free life but instead in my opinion we should try to choose which problems would you prefer because absolutely are better and worse problems
