Over the last few weeks I have been tempted with pursuing a very interesting idea. In fact it has been a major and fun distraction away from business building activity. It is not until yesterday when my partner challenged me to remember our agreed strategy and asked how what I was planning to do fit in our agreed business plan that it finally dawned on me; I was barking up the wrong tree. I was planning to spend many hours on a project that at best would break even and would only return at best a few leads… Quite a wake up call!
I was lucky to have:
- a clearly defined business plan
- a partner willing to challenge me
- the courage to understand a business plan is only useful if you are prepared to follow it
In sharing these thoughts I hope I may help a few others challenge what they do in the light of what they want to achieve and have the courage to let go what does not fit in the plan.
By the way I would welcome ideas, experiences, feedback on my postings, so thank you all in anticipation.
Hélène created the FunShop to help those at crossroads personally or professionally find a sense of direction and increase in self confidence. www.thefunshopway.co.uk
