The Tyranny of “Busyness”

The Tyranny of “Busyness”

When people ask you “how’s it going?” or “how’s your week?” - what is your default response?

“Busy!”

“Slammed!”

“Trying to get it all done…”

I get that. I’ve said all those things more than once myself.

Let me ask another question.

When you started your own business, did you start it thinking it would look like it does today?

Was your vision of trading your 9-5 for 60 and 70 hour weeks??

Did you anticipate how many times you would say to those you love, “I can’t today - I have too much to do”?

Busyness is everywhere in entrepreneurship. Some wear it like a badge of honor. Some wear it while being secretly ashamed, because this wasn’t how it was supposed to be.?

Is there another way?

Let me be clear - YES, there is!

One of the great things about leadership is getting to set our own pace. We started a business so we could be our own boss, right? Yet too often we drive ourselves harder and longer than anyone else would ever try to.?

There’s a better way.

But it’s not just going to happen.

Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.?

I’ve helped entrepreneurs, business owners, agency owners, and leaders choose the better way. And I want to help you too.?

Sir Francis Bacon once said “If we are to achieve results never before accomplished, we must expect to employ methods never before attempted.”

I help leaders move from where they are to where they want to be. If you’re ready for change - if you are ready to choose the better way - reach out to me and let’s talk. Book a call at williamattaway.com today.?

Things won’t change until you choose to do something different.?I can help you do just that.

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When someone asks how you're doing, is your answer "busy!" or "slammed!"?

What if you could "find" more hours in your week?

Join me for my next LinkedIn Live virtual event,?

“From Busy to Balanced: 3 Strategies for Finding More Time in Your Week”?

This Friday, July 28, 2023 from 11-11:30am to discover 3 strategies to move from BUSY to BALANCED.

You can find more information and register to attend here: https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/frombusytobalanced-3strategiesf7087562265981300736/comments/

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Did you find this newsletter helpful? I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts.

I’m cheering you on!?

--William