If you have ever felt the struggle to keep your head above water in the day-to-day of your business, you are certainly not alone. This is where so many creative entrepreneurs and owners of purpose driven businesses find themselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the minutia (aka ‘the weeds’) while you’re busy creating and making a difference - while also being consumed with the daily operations of running a business. Networking, finding clients, making sales, keeping up on bookkeeping, etc etc. Often these two sides of your brain are at odds while they compete for attention. This can create blocks in every aspect of your business.

The problem with being caught in ‘the weeds’ is the lack of objectivity it creates and how easily you lose site of the ‘big picture’. You know, the picture of why you started your business and the clarity of what you do, who you do it for, and what your ultimate goals are. Sure… you’re busy ‘doing the thing’ but are you still connected to the WHY? Do you keep in mind the creativity and flexibility that you started with?

Being out of touch with the big picture in your business can be costly. So many things can go wrong if you don’t regularly revisit this higher perspective. You may be thinking, ‘maybe so, but how in the world could I find the time or energy to do ONE MORE THING right now’. Completely understandable and I can totally relate. Often, big-picture perspective is accepted as important but dismissed as not necessarily urgent. I caution you though; don’t make the mistake of thinking this work can wait.

Stinky things you can expect on your journey if you stay the course as-is:

Here is what you deal with if you choose to continue on your current path not making time to do the important work of creating space for the big picture perspective that is missing in your business:

-        Anxiety
-        Loss of focus
- Loss of direction
-        Spinning out
-        Missed opportunities
-        Loss of productivity
-        Running in circles
-        Difficulty making decisions
-        Bad / impulsive decisions
-        Stress
-        Stunted forward momentum
-        Stagnation
-        Failure

It’s a big list of downsides and it looks ominous, I know. And it can be… because without a shift in perspective, you will either stay stuck hustling and grinding it out forever without significant progress forward OR until you burn out and fold. You may make small gains, or even a bound or two, but you won’t get where you truly want to be without the clarity of the big picture perspective.

Don’t despair. I have an easy-to-follow process that is only 4 steps. Well, 3 really… the 4th is just repeat steps 1-3. Simple, right? Too good to be true? Not at all. Most often, the best processes are the simplest. As you get to know me, you will learn I am all about simplicity. Simple is always best.

I will detail out the steps for you in a bit but if you want to jump straight to it… you can download a printable copy of the process in detail. Click HERE (link) to get it now and get to work!

Who has come before me on this journey:

Have you ever looked to other successful entrepreneurs for inspiration? I am always saying… never re-create the wheel. Look at those that came before you and all the intelligence, information, and resources they’ve left with us. Don’t be afraid to emulate some of their greatness that you admire or that WORKS. There is zero glory in ‘creating a wheel’ at this point… it’s been done. The most amazing people in the world want to inspire others. They aren’t selfish with their greatness. They’re humble for their gifts and want nothing more than to make a difference. You emulating the points of their greatness that inspires you if a gift back to them. (Don’t mistake this as my blessing for plagiarism… of course not.)

Consider Walt Disney. How about Einstein. Picasso? Bill Gates? Name your own great…
These people are/were not restrained by the minutia of the day-to-day business… they are big picture, creative, thinkers… as evidenced by the amazing things they created.

You don’t need to be a Disney, Einstein, or anyone else, to do great things. You have the power to accomplish everything you dream of just by being able to step into your own creative mind and see the big picture of your goals. It takes work to lay the foundation and a habit of revisiting it, but it’s not hard and you can do it.

Here are the steps to develop your own Big Picture Perspective:

1)     Schedule time without distractions to sit down and revisit the WHO, WHAT, & WHY of your business.

2)     Write down your big GOALS (both long term as well as short term) and keep them somewhere you will see them every single day.

3)     Evaluate what is happening in every aspect of your business and decide what is, and is not, directly aligned with your goals. 

4)     Rinse & Repeat

I know from experience that while these steps seem simple, they are very powerful. Don’t underestimate the change this exercise can bring you if you have been struggling to get a handle on your business and grow it the way you envision.

I have created a detailed process for you to follow with further explanation and direction. Here is a link for you to download the guide:

CLICK HERE FOR THE GUIDE (link to my webpage where you can download the guide).

~ Becky O’Neill, Author
Founder of Specialized Business Services LLC

Would you like help?

I find working with someone that I can bounce ideas off of and who will support me in making important shifts in my business and my mindset is the key to lasting change. There is power in working with a neutral expert. It really helps me see things from a fresh perspective and consider ideas that may not have come to me on my own. Despite our best efforts to be objective, the input of another qualified person is often the missing link. This realization is actually the reason I became a coach!

If you would like to explore the option of doing this work with me, I invite you to schedule a Discovery Call. 👇

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