Episode 95: Back to the Basics

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Episode Transcript

You are now listening to Leverage for Growth. Hey everybody this is Jesse P. Gilmore founder of Niche in Control and creator of the Leverage for Growth, welcome to the daily leverage edition.
Today’s topic is this “Back to the Basics”. Sit back, relax and welcome to today’s daily leverage.

So this morning, I was doing my morning routine and reflecting on how important it is these days to keep things simple.

As I start a new week after a holiday weekend, there are a few things that allow me to ease into the week without feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or constrained by the shorter work week

In times that there is a lot of normal pressure to pack as much in, I take a different approach

I look at the top 20% of activities that would make the biggest difference in my life and business

I see how my actions today are aligned with my long term goals

I get back to the basics of alignment and structure

Naturally, I was never good at routines and habits

Before Niche in Control, I was living life by default

Constantly adjusting my plans based on the circumstances of the day

This led me to not feel in control of my life and business direction

However, now I do something very different

I don’t get overwhelmed

I get focused

Not on doing as much as I can

But rather doing as little as I can

Making every move that I make, a conscious choice

Choosing how I want to live my life today

The mastermind that I was a part of for the last couple years provided me with the structure and support I needed to make these habits ingrained into who I am and how I operate

I almost tricked myself into going back to the old habits of life by default

I am grateful to know better these days

I know that external circumstances will not dictate my behavior because I have a choice

You have a choice

Today

You can either allow the past circumstances to dictate your future or you can consciously choose the inputs that make the biggest impact

This comes from the basic fundamental understanding that you are in control of your destiny, one moment, one choice at a time

When life and business become complicated or complex, the best thing that you can do is go back to the basics

Slow down

Make conscious decisions

Use data

Focus on relationships

Focus on your health

Focus on what has worked for you before

Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t

The basics are where you will find your grounding

From this grounded place, you will be able to build up the certainty and confidence needed to take on the advancement of your life and business

If your life and business feels chaotic, complex or complicated these days, take time to get back to the basics

Here are 15 examples that you can use and assess where you need to focus on getting back to the basics

Body:

Healthy Living: Adopt a balanced lifestyle with proper diet, exercise, and sleep to maintain physical health and mental performance.

Being (Spirituality):

Mindfulness and Self-awareness: Practicing mindfulness and improving self-awareness can enhance decision-making and overall well-being.
Continual Learning and Adaptability: Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Balance (Relationships, Family):

Building Strong Relationships: Foster healthy personal and professional relationships through good communication, empathy, and respect.
Work-Life Balance: Achieve a healthy work-life balance by managing your time efficiently and prioritizing self-care, despite the pressures of business growth.

Business:

Defining Clear Goals and Objectives: Set well-defined and measurable goals to guide your business strategies and gauge your success.
Understanding Your Customer: Know your target audience deeply to create products/services that meet their needs and expectations.
Focusing on Core Product/Service: Concentrate on your business’s core competencies to deliver the best value and avoid resource dilution.
Streamlining Operations: Enhance operational efficiency by adopting lean practices, automating tasks, and effective resource management.
Effective Marketing and Sales Strategy: Understand and implement the fundamentals of marketing and sales, and having a solid strategy to connect marketing and sales systems.
Effective Leadership: Good leadership, which combines professional authority and personal empathy, is crucial for scaling a business.
Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication, understanding their needs, and delivering consistent value.
Scaling Strategies: Implement strategic methods for scaling your agency, such as developing scalable systems, leveraging technology, and forming strategic partnerships.
Financial Management and Investment: Maintain robust personal finances and make smart investment decisions while also strategically reinvesting in your business for growth.

Now it is time for daily leverage.

Where in your world whether in your life or business, have you been needing to get back to the basics?

Is it in your life with your health or body?

Is it in your life with your spirituality or self-direction?

Is it in your relationships with your spouse, partner or kids?

Is it in your business or finances or team?

Once you have located where you have been needing to get back to the basics and you know what you need to change.

My question to you is this…

What are you willing and able to do about it today?

That is the end of our daily leverage. This is Jesse P. Gilmore and you have been listening to the Leverage for Growth podcast.

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