In our last blog, we looked at the power of leveraging more than one mind in your business success. Now, following on from that, let’s discuss ways to put that success into turbo drive in 2019.
- The power of hyperfocus.
Big picture thinking is usually where we start with any new idea. The mind maps, the brain-storming sessions, the “getting it all down on paper” phase is great. It allows all our thought processes, our ideas to come together; a visual representation of what’s been milling around in our brains. But, what then? How does this translate into the steps needed to succeed?
The answer is hyperfocus. This is the ability to focus on one thing, to the exclusion of all else for an extended period. Use your time to focus on one point at a time, without distraction, and then move on to the next. By working in this way, you can avoid distraction and maximise productivity, which in turn leads to a focused to-do list of tasks that you can work to, rather than a vague idea.
- Be selective about how you spend your time.
The interesting thing about being productive is that it is about becoming selective in what you do, not trying to do everything. The truth is, the more work we must do, the more “frazzled” our brain becomes and we end up working on counter-productive tasks, simply because they are in front of us.
It’s okay to say “no” to certain opportunities, for example. Don’t go down the route of stacking more demands on your already laden plate.
Remember from our October blog, we discussed how free time is vital time? That free time, time to dream, time to rest, recharge, reenergize and regain perspective is vital.
We see productivity as getting more done, which to most of us, translates as spending more time and effort on tasks. In fact, it is just the opposite. In order to achieve more, we need to focus on less. Spend our time on the goals that matter, and work in a way that brings maximum value to our time.
- Leverage your Mastermind Group
How much time do you spend marketing your business? It’s possibly the biggest time-suck of all. Keeping up to date with social media, with networking, with lead generation; it all takes time.
But this is where your Mastermind Group is invaluable. Your group peers all have their own personal networks, just waiting for you to explore! You know the saying, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get”? Well, ask for referrals, ask to be recommended to potential leads, really leverage that group – an be prepared to reciprocate.
So, in conclusion, although you may be self-employed, that doesn’t mean you have to be isolated. How good would it feel to have a group of compatriots there who have got your back and who, you, in turn could support? A win-win situation for all participants. New friendships, new collaborations, new encouragement. What’s not to love?