LIFE: I try to live a day at a time dealing with life on life's' terms, which can run the gamut from harsh to very rewarding. I believe in and try to religiously follow, four daily priorities as follows.
- Take care of myself spiritually, emotionally and physically
- Family focus followed by friends
- Work
- Finances
Note: It's against the rules to switch the order.
BUSINESS: As a David Kurlan & Associates business coach committed to help entrepreneurs build much more profitable enterprises over time, I believe strongly in the value of running a business to the beat of a well developed business management system, which includes a strtegic plan. I always ask prospects if it makes sense that daily activities be prioritized and aligned with their long term goal . . . the answer is always yes. However, when I follow with - well then is it safe to assume that you run your business on that basis . . . the answer is invariably no. The answer to, why not, is usually that they don't have the time . . . they're overloaded. And so it goes!!!
Stay tuned, I'll pick up where I've left off in future blogs and thanks if you've taken the time to read this first one.
5 comments:
OK. One down, a bunch to go. I'll tell two friends and they'll tell two friends and so on and so on.
Mike
Great to see this blog I look forward to reading it as much as I do Rick's. Please help a young business owner with balancing this
#1.Take care of myself spiritually, emotionally and physically
#2. Family focus followed by friends
#3. Work
#4. Finances
When I said young I meant years as a business owner not younger than you as we do tease you too much : ) I find it very hard to balance every part of that list putting numbers 1 & 2 out of order. I know you are sucessful and by listening to you have figured out that you have this down pretty well. How do you do it or should I say fit it in a day without working 100 hours per week? Thank you Mike for taking the time to write this blog because I have alot of questions so get ready!
Mike -
I'm delighted to see your first blog! Now, when you ask me why I don't run my business on that basis, I'll simply explain that I've spent so much time reading your blog, Rick's blog, Dave's blog, and even a couple of others, that I don't have time left to run my business.
Thanks for providing another justification to my procrastination! I don't know what I'd do without you.
Actually, I am looking forward to reading more of your thoughts. You're a great story-teller, an insightful coach, and a pretty smart dude!
I'll check in regularly!
Mike,
I wish you the best of success with the blog. Based on your past track record, I'm sure you'll do well.
Wouldn't you love to read a personal blog by Warren Buffet? I would. What I don't want to read is info about Berkshire Hathaway.
1st blog is great! Your personal experience/thoughts will really connect with people.....Kurlan can come later
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