The Counterintuitive Way to Make Faster, Better Business Investments (3 Mindset Shifts)
Christopher Bateson
Helping Entrepreneurs Grow Your Business without Sacrificing Your Health and Family.
Ever caught yourself saying, "I can't afford that right now"?
I get it. Money's tight when you're running a business. But here's the thing: sometimes, not spending money can cost you more than you think.
Let's dive into why smart business owners look beyond the price tag and consider the big picture.
Changing Your Money Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance
Remember when you were a kid and thought $100 was a fortune?
Then you grew up and realized it wasn't that much. Your business mindset needs to grow up too. Here's the deal: If you always think there's not enough money, guess what?
There never will be.
Try this instead:
1. Look for opportunities, not obstacles.
2. Ask "How can I?" instead of "I can't."
3. Celebrate other people's success - it proves what's possible.
People are often scared to hire help. They will work 80-hour weeks and end up exhausted, and stuck. You have to shift your mindset. Hire an assistant. You can double your income and cut your hours in half.
Mindset matters.
Short-Term Costs vs. Long-Term Benefits: Plant Seeds for Future Harvests
Think of your business like a garden.
You can't just pick fruits and veggies all day. Sometimes, you have to plant seeds and water them.
In business terms: Investing in your company is planting seeds.
Here's how to do it right:
1. Look beyond next month. What will this investment do for you in a year? Five years?
2. Calculate the true cost of DIY. Your time is valuable too.
3. Consider the cost of not investing. What opportunities are you missing?
Example:
Let's say you're debating whether to buy a $2,000 app that'll automate your invoicing.
- Cost of software: $2,000
- Time saved each month: 10 hours
- Your hourly rate: $100
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- Money saved in a year: $12,000 (10 hours x $100 x 12 months)
Suddenly, $2,000 doesn't seem so expensive, does it?
The Value of Expert Help: Why Trying to DIY Everything is Costing You
You're smart. You're capable. But you're not an expert at everything.
And that's okay.
Here's why paying for expert help is often worth it:
1. Experts have already made the mistakes. You get to skip that part.
2. They can do in hours what might take you weeks.
3. You free up time to focus on what you do best.
Sometimes, DIY is DON'T.
Time to Take Action
Remember: Every successful business owner you admire started by making bold decisions.
They invested in themselves. They got help when they needed it. They looked beyond the price tag to see the real value. Now it's your turn. What's one investment you've been putting off?
Maybe it's time to take that leap.
Your future self will thank you.
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? Finally step out of the day-to-day grind
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Your future self (and your family) will thank you.