Combination Lock, Issue #35
On a recent trip to the Bahamas, I found myself staring at my luggage, struggling to recall the combination for the lock. Thankfully, I had anticipated my forgetfulness and saved the code in my iPhone Notes.
This wasn’t the first time I’d been in such a predicament. Back in high school, I distinctly remember having to cut the lock off my bicycle because I forgot the code. That memory taught me to switch to a padlock, although that came with it’s own risk of misplacing the key!
Let’s find out how all this ties in with today’s newsletter.
What’s fascinating about combination locks is how precise they are. For the lock to open, every number must align perfectly. One wrong number, and the lock stays shut. I know, how frustrating!
This got me thinking about entrepreneurship.
In today’s newsletter, we’ll look at how aligning these codes are necessary when growing our business.
These are the codes that we need to be clear about in our business:
The Takeaway:
The beauty of a combination lock is that once all the dials align, it clicks open effortlessly. If we rush the process, the lock won’t open, and the success we’re aiming for remains out of reach. But when all the pieces come together, the lock clicks and the doors to opportunities open.
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3 个月It's always refreshing to hear how our experiences can teach us valuable lessons. Thank you for sharing this relatable moment.
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3 个月"once all the dials align, it clicks open effortlessly." Oh man I remember the feeling of that alignment and the click of opening my high school locker like it was yesterday. And the incredible frustration that I've felt over the past 10 years of the roller coaster of entrepreneurship, feeling like I was so in alignment only to realize I needed to pivot and put another piece of the puzzle together. Great article- thanks so much for sharing!
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3 个月I try to be so intentional with aligning myself with success, and have realized that simpler approaches set me up for the best success. Great insight??
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3 个月I like how you formatted the newsletter with a story that kept me “locked” in to read more, and how being in alignment creates access to once locked spaces.