“I’m Being Pulled in Too Many Directions!” — How to Thrive as an Entrepreneur

🎙️ Listen to the episode:
Episode 267: “I’m Being Pulled in Too Many Directions!” — How to Thrive as an Entrepreneur
iTunes | Overcast | Pocket Casts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS

Do you have numerous forces pulling you in multiple directions? Are you spread too thin to cover your bases? Is this all part of being an entrepreneur?

As business owners and go-getters, we often have many demands on our time and energy. A fair amount of these are usually self-imposed. It can be draining, derailing and disheartening to feel overwhelmed or confused by the multi-directional pull.

In this episode, we dissect exactly what it is that pulls at us and why, before breaking down how to get over this common occurrence. Having a lot to do, loads of ideas, big plans and a schedule full of meetings do not have to be a negative thing!

We also talk about the reasons that these feelings arise, the tendency towards the negative, reasonable goals and simplifying your load. All this so you can stay focused on what really matters and get your business booming!

Join us as the Fizzle team helps you find your compass, lay out your map and set off in the right direction!

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Doing the work of multiple departments as one person. [0:04:59.1]
  • The tendency to focus on the parts of your work that are failing. [0:08:38.6]
  • The dangers of being spread too thin. [0:12:25.5]
  • The increase in aspirational entrepreneurship in the last decade. [0:15.50.9]
  • The underbelly of ambition and the weaknesses within strength. [0:18:39.8]
  • Getting to a reasonable amount of results to satisfy your needs. [0:24:50.2]
  • Culling the number of directions in which you are pulled. [0:29:43.7]
  • Sidestepping a default mode that can often lead you astray. [0:34:30.4]
  • Getting into a cycle of pro-action instead of reaction. [0:38:58.2]
  • Reinstating the joy of work through a process of simplification and ownership. [0:44:37.4]
  • Removing clutter from your business and cleaning out the mess. [0:46:03.2]
  • The power of exertion when it is under your control. [0:53:35.7]
  • Setting daily goals and a standard bar to put your mind at ease. [0:55:24.5]
  • And much more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Earn a living doing something you love.

Grow an audience and get paid for your work as an independent creator. Fizzle is where creators come to learn, share and make progress toward their online dreams.

Try Fizzle Free
Or, start learning now.

Featured Instructors

See all instructors »

I’ve taken a lot of courses and been involved in several paid communities since I started my business, but I’ve never ever felt like anyone CARED as much about seeing my reach my goals as the Fizzle Team. They show up for me as much as I show up for myself. Thank you SO much, you guys!

Claire Pelletreau
ClairePells.com
See all success stories »

📓 Articles & Announcements

  • 8 Experiments to Spice Up Your Podcasting Routine

    Is your podcast routine stuck in a rut?  If so, we’ve got just what you need!  Jane Portman from Userlist joins us on the blog today to share her podcasting genius.  Keep reading for 8 experiments you can try when your podcasting routine needs spicing

  • Introducing Fizzle 2.0

    Today is an exciting day for Fizzle. We’re announcing a complete refresh of Fizzle, including every aspect of our user experience – courses, content, live events and more. Since we first opened Fizzle in 2012, we’ve provided thousands of entrepreneurs and creators with training, coaching and community. Today, this refresh marks

  • The Secret to Creating Consistent Content (that nobody’s talking about)

    Hands up if you easily create consistent content week after week without fail. My guess? Since you’re reading this article, that’s probably not the case.   Despite what you may be thinking  – you’re not alone.  Lots of content

All articles and announcements »

🎙️ Podcast Episodes

  • The EXITpreneur’s Playbook with Joe Valley

    Joe Valley is an Author, Guest Speaker, EXITpreneur, Advisor, and Partner at Quiet Light. He has also built, bought, or sold over half a dozen of his own companies. Over the last nine years, Joe has mentored thousands of entrepreneurs whose goal is to achieve their own eventual exit. He

  • R&D Tax Credits with Tiffany Bisconer

    Tiffany Bisconer is a CPA with over 20 years of accounting and tax experience. Tiffany worked with one of the top certified public accounting firms before becoming director of Acena Consulting. She combines her private industry and public accounting experience to work with CPA firms and directly with business owners

  • Behind the Scenes: Fizzle 2.0

    This has been an exciting month for Fizzle! We recently announced a complete refresh of Fizzle, including every aspect of our user experience – courses, content, live events and more. Since we first opened Fizzle in 2012, we’ve provided thousands of entrepreneurs and creators with training, coaching and community.

See all episodes »