How To Stop Procrastinating and Build A 7 Figure Business
How To Stop Procrastinating and Build A 7 Figure Business
How can business owners' personal mindset and beliefs influence their business success?
I always say that your business is a direct reflection of you. A prime example is Elon Musk, who, although not relatable to most, illustrates the point well with his success in multiple multi-billion-dollar businesses like SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink. He consistently achieves remarkable results due to his unique way of thinking, perceiving the world, and acting. This demonstrates why some people excel in all areas of life—it's fundamentally about who they are and their belief in themselves. These beliefs often evolve depending on how powerfully you operate and at what level.
How does keeping promises to yourself boost business success?
The most significant impact in your life boils down to one thing: keeping your promises to yourself. Consider what your body would look like if you had consistently worked out and eaten healthily for the past two years. Reflect on how much further along your business would be if you had consistently completed your to-do list every day. Think about how these changes in productivity could transform your self-perception. We never intentionally set goals that harm our lives; we aim to improve. Forming the habit of keeping promises to yourself is crucial. This habit is what separates highly successful entrepreneurs from those who are less successful. Entrepreneurs who achieve multi-seven-figure status rarely break promises to themselves, whereas those stuck in lower income brackets often do, resulting in lost confidence and uncertainty about their productivity and necessary actions. This principle is vital for anyone looking to elevate their life and business.
What strategies help entrepreneurs stay focused and recover from mistakes?
I don't favor the perspective of dwelling on the past. While reflecting on past experiences can provide reassurance and potentially influence our habits, I believe focusing on the present is crucial. It’s about making decisions that will benefit you long-term in the moment. Many entrepreneurs I work with tend to view each day as a win or a loss, allowing a single mistake to dictate the rest of their day, leading to a cascade of poor decisions. However, the reality is that you can only make decisions in the present moment. The key is not to see the day as simply won or lost but to assess how many small battles you won or lost throughout the day. If you make poor choices, it's important to analyze why those happened. Were you exhausted or in a negative mental state? Understanding these triggers can help prepare you for future challenges, so you don’t repeat the same mistakes. It's not about giving up when faced with adversity; it's about finding solutions to improve future responses.
What are the key elements that make personal and professional change sustainable over time?
I can't pinpoint exactly what happens in the moment when someone decides to change because I'm not with them at that time. However, I can discuss the change process that leads to better decision-making. Much of it involves them realizing what their life will look like in 2, 5, or 10 years if they continue on their current trajectory. Our program helps shift their perspective, motivating and inspiring them to change their lives. We guide them through a process that increases their awareness, showing them the potential consequences if they don't change and why change is crucial for them. As they progress, it becomes easier to make changes. By the second or third week, these actions start to become habits, and the momentum that once held them back now propels them forward. This shift from self-sabotage and procrastination to positive momentum is transformative. Once they reach this point, maintaining change becomes easier because the momentum is now in their favor.
How can serving a more motivated and invested demographic enhance your business model?
There are a few factors to consider. Firstly, I dedicate the same amount of time and energy to each client in my one-to-one program. Therefore, the question arises: do I want to make more money or less? Naturally, I aim to make more. If someone prefers to make less, entrepreneurship might not be the right path for them. This leads to the consideration of whether the current demographic I'm serving can pay me the most, or if there's another demographic that could offer more financial return. Initially, I worked with nine-to-five employees. Even if I elevated them to top 1% performers globally, their income wouldn't significantly increase unless they changed jobs, which some did. However, transforming an entrepreneur could potentially increase their business revenue by millions, justifying higher fees for my services. Secondly, I enjoy working with entrepreneurs more because of their distinct mindset. Unlike nine-to-fivers, who may not see immediate changes in their income and thus are less committed, entrepreneurs view their business as their livelihood. If they identify themselves as the major bottleneck due to procrastination or other issues, they're more motivated to invest in change.
*This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.*
