"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." — Warren Buffett

The Coaching

In the context of growing a company, “sitting in the shade” means the business is in a fundamentally stronger position than it was before.

It means that you have better problems than you used to have.

It means that what is possible for you and your team has expanded because the foundation you’ve laid is stronger and deeper and taller.

What does it mean in practical terms to “plant trees”?

Set yearly goals.?

Break them down to the quarterly and monthly milestones.

Take weekly action towards each.

Those weekly steps are the seeds that will grow into shade trees for you, your leaders, and the whole business.

Your business can be in a much better place next quarter, next year, next decade.

But you have to escape the trap of short-term-ism.

You have to plant the seeds this week.

The Smile

The Habits

1. Pause to remember what your big goals are (don't skip this!).
2. Review your actions from last week (done? not done?).
3. Decide what actions you'll take this week (specific and measurable).
4. Schedule the work in your calendar (time blocking).

Now, you're set to win.

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