Today, we’re focusing on navigating the pressure of running a business while staying connected to your bigger vision for your life and business.
Stay tuned as Eric shares a simple five-step exercise to help you gain clarity, direction, and long-term alignment.
The Sandwich Generation
Many business owners are part of the “sandwich generation,” taking care of parents while also raising children. That pressure adds to the demands of running a business, whether you’re leading a large team or working as a solopreneur.
A Long-Term Vision
When pressure is high, it helps to reconnect with why you started the business in the first place. Most people fail to clearly define what they want their life or business to look like in the next 10 years.
Identify the Different Areas of Your Life
The first step is identifying up to seven areas of your life, including health, family and friends, fun, finances, work, personal development, and volunteering or charities.
Rate Each Area
Rate each area from 1 to 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 your ideal, to create a clear picture of where your life currently feels aligned and where you need to improve it.
Define your Actions
Define two or three actions for each area that will move the needle in the right direction for you. Small actions and little wins create momentum.
Questions and Answers
Make a list of questions about your life 10 years from now, including where you live, your health, your accomplishments, what clients are saying, and your personal wealth.
Eric’s advice is to take your time answering those questions and sleep on them instead of rushing through the process.
Write the Script of Your Future Life
Describe a specific day in your life 10 years from now. The goal is to create a two- or three-page story that feels exciting and aligned.
Revisit the Vision During Difficult Moments
Review the document once or twice a year, especially during moments of pressure, doubt, difficult client situations, or imposter syndrome.
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