Would The Pyramids Exist If The Pharaoh Did All The Work?
By Damien Parker | September 10, 2014
Of course not and we also know he didn’t do any work at all…but this message just doesn’t sink in with a large number of business people, which adequately explains why their business is always a permanent work-in-progress and why their pyramid will never, ever be finished.
Ironically, these self-same sole pyramid builders will also claim their biggest frustration to be the sheer volume of work to be done.
And how do they handle this frustration?
Simple: Grit their teeth and work harder and longer whilst been oblivious to the army of assistance which is available.
| Truly, how can you climb the ladder of success when you’re trying to keep your nose to the grindstone, shoulder to the wheel, eye on the ball and your ear to the ground?
Let me put the drill right on the nerve of this issue. If this is you, you’re trying to do too much stuff; stuff that you might not need to do; stuff somebody else could do; stuff which doesn’t have much consequence; stuff which has a small return on effort; stuff which is not important. |
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Some of you might be thinking: “Hey, I’m the only one who can (insert what job function you like here).”
Whammo, very likely another issue: We’ve just uncovered the Mr/s “do it all, don’t spend any money, perfectionist”.
I’ll bet you are letting perfection get in the way of a very good job. Don’t do it, 97% of the market are more than happy with a very good job and won’t pay extra for perfection.
So, it’s time to reassess what it is that you do with just these few questions to guide your answer.
Should you do it?
Can you delegate it?
Can you dump it?
Can you simplify it?
What could you do in its place?
Bottom Line: End the absolute frustration brought on by too much stuff to be done. The long-term answer is not to work longer or harder, the permanent solution is to rationalise your work functions and engage others to assist, but always focusing on the end goal…more sales, profits and cash!
Perhaps a larger review of this matter might see you prepare two job lists as follows:
What job functions are absolutely vital and are best done by you? (These are priorities)
What job functions do you enjoy doing but which could be delegated to others? (Hint: these are the ones most likely suitable for delegation).
What strategies have you employed to beat the “too much stuff to be done” blues?
Here’s to more sales, profits and cash from your business,
Damien Parker
Business Improvement Specialist
www.salesprofitscash.com
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