There are so many occasions when the business we work so hard to create winds up growing into a chain around our neck. We get caught up in the tide of micromanaging things to ensure all is well and that it continues in the intended positive direction.
It is not uncommon for the business to sap us of our energy and leave us feeling burnt out and frustrated. Very often, the thought of giving it all up and going out to get a job has an attractive appeal as we struggle.
How Successful People Get More Done And Work Less
The truth is that our loss of freedom is on us, not the business. Blaming everything else is the easy way out, but it also prevents us from making the necessary changes. There is little doubt that just as the problem lies with us, so do all the solutions.
Here Are Four Critical Keys To Gaining That Freedom We Seek
1) Proper Training
Crucial to gaining that freedom we seek is inconsistent training and improving employee skills and comprehension. Getting the team members the best understanding of why your company does what it does will create greater freedom for you.
Every task includes both science and art. Very often, a company will put a stop at just what to do or not to do and not continue into the heart and core of everything. It would be best to teach the employees the art behind their tasks. Doing so will help create employees who think as they become highly skilled. To reach a new level of freedom, you want those employees to think and act independently without coming to you to make every decision.
2) Personal Finances
We must exercise extreme caution to prevent ourselves from becoming slaves to our money. It can quickly happen that we continue to expand our lifestyle, and before we know it, we rob ourselves of our freedom. We must slow down and leave ourselves some room for our extended earnings. We can help ensure our freedom by setting a paycheck for ourselves, which will be attainable even in slower periods.
In the long run, prioritizing freedom of time and choice over big paychecks will lead us to greater financial independence. While we are doing this, we must make every attempt to limit our debt as best we can.
3) Set Priorities
When you own your business, the to-do list never ends. It can quickly start to feel overwhelming, so one good solution is prioritizing smaller tasks with a sense of urgency. Completing these is relatively simple, and doing so will give us a good feeling when done.
However, remember that those more complex tasks that take more time must also be prioritized. You can gain more freedom and time by setting up sound systems and training to best deal with these tasks.
4) Boundaries
Boundaries can indeed be rigid when you love your business. The truth is that our businesses are indeed extensions of who we are and can often blur our work time and our playtime. This is why we must set and stick to those boundaries between when we work and when we are off from that work. Proper discipline in this area will lead to a greater sense of freedom.
The truth is that discipline is critical to gaining our freedom. A lack of it will lead to severe problems in the future, so we must make the correct choices and stick with them.
5) Association
We’ve all heard it before, but it’s sometimes difficult to analyze in our own lives: you are the average of the people you hang around. So, suppose you are around a bunch of other business owners who are also drowning in their To-Do lists or don’t even know any other business owners. In that case, it will be challenging for you to turn your business around. That is why reading, mentorship, and business events are so crucial to your success. Events like the GROW retreat hosted by Stephanie Scheller and discussed on this week’s podcast call put you in direct contact with hundreds of business owners who may have ideas to lift each other and dozens of speakers who can impart the wisdom of what they’ve already done to take control of their freedom in business. Check out these events to keep yourself on the right path!
