An Open Letter To Owners - Are You Restricting Your Own Power?

As I sat in front of my computer screen, I felt paralyzed. I was experiencing a rush of adrenaline, which momentarily eased my panic, but then I was overcome by fear.?

It was as if an invisible force was urging me to open more tabs and search frantically for something that would bring a new wave of dopamine to my brain.

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?I had seen someone else do something and thought, “This is it!" So, I set out to learn how they did it, but all I found was great anxiety, no new ideas, and tools and technology that did not deliver the desired outcome.

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Twenty years ago, I was constantly worried about where my next client would come from, how I would pay my bills, and how bored I was.

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I struggled with discipline, had mood swings, and found it hard to motivate myself to work. I thought that if people would just come to me, I could help them.

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I wanted consistent results and a steady paycheck from my business. Most of all, I wanted to help people and be paid for it.

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When I looked at my computer screen, all I could see was the overwhelming work I had to do. I hadn't even started yet, and I was already feeling overwhelmed.

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?I had occasional bursts of energy, telling myself that I would finally take action, but as soon as I saw some results, I would relax and reward myself with binges, not just of food but also of TV shows and other distractions.

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?Then I would feel guilty and ashamed, and the cycle would repeat itself.

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Until one day, I decided to understand what makes flourishing people blossom and what makes unproductive people vain.

I carefully observed and analyzed the behaviors of two different groups of people, as if my life depended on it.

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Then, I sought out individuals who resembled thriving people so that I could learn from them and emulate their actions.

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Through this process, I discovered that there are two types of business owners:

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1.??????? Restrictors

2.??????? Hyper Responders.

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Understanding this dichotomy has completely changed the course of my life. Let me explain further.

The restrictors showed up in two ways:

1. The restrictor lives in the past.

What do I mean by that? I suggest that some people replay things said to them by someone caught up in their fear trap.

?Perhaps they were told as children that they would never be able to accomplish something, and they internalized this belief.

?Or maybe they had a manager who never recognized their strengths and only focused on their weaknesses.

?These past conversations replay in their mind and become their reality.

?As a result, they lose interest and pleasure in their work and may experience excessive fatigue or drastic weight changes.

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2. The group known as "control freaks" are essentially the restrictors of the future.

They are constantly overwhelmed with tasks and options and never have enough time to accomplish everything.

?Due to this, they are at high risk of losing sight of the big picture as they are too preoccupied with holding onto everything.

?They tend to lean towards perfectionism and often say, "I can't start until everything matches the picture in my head."

As a result, they tend to spend more time planning than taking action.

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What these two groups of restrictors need to realize is that their cycle of behavior is limiting their power to work.

"Power (man-power) is organized knowledge expressed through intelligent effort."

When I read these words from Napoleon Hill, I said, "YES"! Because I was a restrictor and was paralyzed and couldn't make an effort to what I knew to be true.

Hyper responders are distinct in their behavior. They live in the present moment, and when thoughts about future outcomes surface, they work.

?Hyperresponders can be observed obtaining what they want in life and their business.

They are the trailblazers who empower, transform, and impact others.

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They possess a great deal of confidence because they have learned to concentrate on facts and measurements rather than feelings and opinions

Here are three steps you can take today to move from being a Restrictor to a Hyper Responder:

1. Be honest with yourself

"Ignorance and fear are twin sisters.”

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Fear and ignorance often go hand in hand.

?Do you have a backup plan for your life and business?

?Are you procrastinating on valuable work?

?Be honest and course-correct. Seek clarity and express your frustration if needed.

Don't be someone who says one thing but does another.

2. Take action now!

?Do this by defining your goal, identifying your motivation, and determining the biggest obstacle in your way.

Is it an imaginary hurdle or a concrete one?

Imaginary hurdles include self-doubt, while concrete hurdles are real issues that need solving. For example, you may not be making any sales despite many website visitors. This forces you to examine what is happening and take action to get what you want today.

3. Accountability is essential for achieving more. With it, progress may be expanded. Remember that you cannot achieve anything alone.

?A great example of the power of coordination, accountability, and humility can be seen in the business pioneers Ford, Firestone, and Edison.

?They needed more capital, received little schooling, and did not come from established financial or professional families.

However, they were good friends and often went away to the woods to rest and talk with each other. They invested in each other by combining their organized knowledge, working in harmony, and holding each other accountable.

?Some might argue that they passed away among our era's most influential, affluent, and knowledgeable individuals.

If you wish to be a reliable and resilient leader who can enjoy success while being dependable to others, mastering your thoughts, controlling your actions, and developing self-discipline are key.

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