Whips and Chains: Are They Effective?
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After sending out a recent offering for the FBA Circle, I received the following question from a potential member:
Can you stand over me with a whip and magically chain me to each task?
I imagine that might be true for many of you. It’s certainly true for me. (By the way, I’m not into whips and chains, but I’m certainly open to the occasional use of magic.)
I want the freedom that comes with being a home-based business owner (in my case it’s RV-based). Yet that brings with it a special set of challenges:
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You don’t have a boss telling you what to do. Without any external deadlines, it’s easy to let things go. And you soon find yourself off track from what you planned for yourself and your business.
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Generally, you have to make business decisions by yourself. It’s all on your shoulders which can paralyze you from making any decisions for fear it will be the wrong one.
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It’s totally up to you to make things happen. If things aren’t going in the right direction, you have to turn the ship pointing the right way. Nobody else is going to do it.
- Often you are so caught up in day-to-day activities that you do not take the time to plan, organize or evaluate.
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Being on your own much of the time, you can feel isolated and bored leading very quickly to distractions that aren’t important for the running of the business.
Does that sound familiar? I have struggled with this ever since I went out on my own as a coach. And, that’s why I created the FBA Circle to help others who have the same struggles.
Here’s how I responded to the potential client:
No, I can’t make you do it.
What I can do is support you with tools, tips and an occasional positive kick in the seat to get into action on those tasks that will move you forward. It’s an emotional muscle; one that I can help you strengthen over time until you are able to make the choices on your own that bring you success and freedom.
Now it’s your turn. What do you think?
