CheatCodes - Traction requires action, 'Simple Service Businesses', and creating little goals
Traction requires action
"You can't create traction without action."
That first step when starting anything new is always, always, always the hardest part.
For the vast majority of people, that step is too much.
And that's okay. Genuinely.
What's not okay is avoiding that step, then wishing you were successful, or wishing you were great at the skill you never tried.
That's not okay.
In that scenario you're wishing for traction, without ever taking action.
And this never happens.
So, next time you want to start the gym, build a business, develop a skill - all you have to do is focus your energy on taking action once.
Just once.
I promise you'll never look back.
Start a simple service business
One of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs make is swinging for the fences on their very first try.
They have no experience and have just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and immediatley say "I am going to change the world with my company, raise millions, and IPO on the stock exchange."
This doesn't happen.
What happens is, the founder has a crazy idea, they raise money on bad terms, bankrupt the company, and make no money for years of hard work and stress.
In reality, what they should do, is start a simple service business.
This is a business that requires £0 to start and relies solely on you monetising your knowledge.
Examples:
Copywriting Business
Sales Consultant
Bookkeeping & Accounting.
Are these businesses changing the world? No.
Are they profitable? Yes.
Would you be happy if your business was profitable and you made more money? Yes.
So why do most people swing for the fences on their first try? It makes no sense.
Start a simple service business.
Use it build recurring cash flow.
Then, when you have recurring cash flow and a steady business, swing for the fences.
You'll be more experienced, more financed, and less stressed when doing so.
Your odds of success will also be infinitely higher.
Create little goals for yourself.
This excerpt is from the book "Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life" by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
If anyone knows how to reach "impossible achievements" it's Arnold.
I read his book a few days ago and the way this man frames challenges is incredible, truly something everyone can learn from.
And this quote above is so simple yet so brilliant, specifically - "banking achievements one day at a time."
Setting little goals is important. Very important.
But recognising and celebrating the achievements of each little goal is what gives you momentum.
And momentum is the lifeblood of any success.
So,
Aim big.
Start small.
Celebrate everything.
If you do these three things, there's no way you'll fail.
