Too Many Ideas 💡
Perhaps they belong in the “maybe someday file.”
When Your Entrepreneurial nature derails your day.
You know what needs to be done today, right? And POW💥, you read an email about the next new idea, aka shiny object and you say, that would be great in my practice. I could apply that to this type of client. And it would be so cool!!
Which one is it?
a new therapy,
program for your clients,
a perfect-sounding online program that promises you a 6 or 7 figure income
an added technology that promises to save you time or money
It seems in that one moment, so real!! Exciting! OMG, This is IT!!
It only takes one to totally derail your day - if you let it.
That’s the #1 challenge in my business. It's back to that kid in the candy shop again.
Message to Self
Ok - settle down now. I have my path for semiretirement. It took me over a year to figure this out. Soon after, I signed a new client that added enough work that I met my income goal for the year.
⏩⏩ Did I really need to add yet one more idea?
Let's break it down into decision-making mode.
Resolve not to make an impulsive decision.
Instead of flying through the description of the offer/idea, read through it carefully. If it's your own idea, list the basic bullet points.
Write down how this will impact your practice.
Review your Mission, your Why and your Really Big Goal (link)
Stew on it for a day
Outline the resources needed to implement this new idea. Consider time, money, people, and stakeholders.
Decide
The thought of a membership site flew into my radar that day. I thought maybe I could serve my followers better by creating one. However, when I went through the steps listed above, I quickly knew now was not the time.
#6 ⬆️ is usually the reason for me. Typically time is the deciding factor. Especially when I signed a new major client which would take considerable time over the next 4 months. In my time/money correlation, it would not be prudent to take on something new.
Don't feel like you have to discard the idea, however. You can put it in the "Maybe Someday" file, which you should review often.
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