It was Sunday night; I was looking at the calendar for the week ahead; and I was hating what I saw.

Two days away from my clients and my business. And not for vacation.

My quarterly meeting with my own mastermind community.

Immediately the resistance settled over me; and the litany of plausible excuses for not going clamored in my head:

• I’m too busy.
• I don’t have the time.
• I have programs to plan.
• I have classes to teach.
• I have clients to serve.
• I have way too much to do.
• What I really need is a vacation.

Then I had to coach my bad self off the ledge.

What would I tell a client? I’d tell a client:

• That taking the time to work on your business on a regular basis is every bit as important (if not more so) than working in your business.
• That pulling yourself out the the weeds gives you a fresh perspective.
• That surrounding yourself with powerful colleagues on the same path allows you tap into collective wisdom and access amazing resources.
• That getting feedback from coaches and mentors uncovers blind spots.
• That being with people who want for your success renews you.

I had to drag myself. But, off I went. It was an amazing two days. I was able to see clearly again what most needs my attention in the quarter ahead. I came back energized and on fire.

Too many really talented entrepreneurs and business professionals toil continually in their businesses without ever experiencing the prosperity and success that they deserve. Because they are toiling in their businesses, and never really working on their businesses. Don’t let this be you. The time you spend out of the fray working on your biz yields returns beyond your wildest imaginings.

Get out now.

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When you’re ready to take your biz to the next level, let’s connect. Email me: walt@walthampton.com