Know Where You Need Help

As entrepreneurs we all have things we would be happy to work on 24/7 and things we’d love to avoid doing if we can help it. The things that we’d rather not do, often take up a lot of our precious time because we drag it out either because we’re not exactly sure of how to do it or we just really don’t want to do them.

Knowing what you don’t like and what you are not good at is an important step to not only improving your company, but to making your day more rewarding. Entrepreneurs, especially in the beginning, are expected to do everything.

There are areas of the business that we could work at endlessly and never get tired – these parts of the business bring genuine enjoyment, fulfillment and your best ideas. There are other parts of the business that you dislike or even dread. These areas can be as draining and debilitating as others are energizing and enjoyable. Finally, there are parts of the business that need to be done, and while you are capable of the work, you’re just not cut out for it.

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How It Affects You and Your Progress

Both of these activities—the ones you dread and the ones you are no good at—can have two negative lasting effects.

  • Drain Your Energy. First, they drain your energy. Entrepreneurs tend to feel overwhelmed when they are working on these activities—much more than when they are working on areas they love.
  • They Stunt Progress. Second, they prevent important company functions from getting done. If the company needs to set priorities, and needs you to lead that effort, your lack of skill in a particular area not only exhausts you, but hinders the company when the task is not done well. Wouldn’t the business operate more efficiently if you steered clear of these activities?

Identifying where your skills can be supplemented or complemented can quickly accelerate your company’s growth. Once you recognize these areas, you can plan accordingly. Look for a variety of resources whose experience balances yours. Find support from specialists or those with extensive experience in an area you are lacking.

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