Summary of Business Pathfinder Podcast Episode: Ep. 24: What Can You Let Go of Today?
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Business owners are advised to evaluate their to-do lists and delegate or remove tasks to free up time Creating a list of qualities for an ideal workspace and considering lease terms is recommended Prioritizing self-care and setting clear goals for workload and work-life balance are emphasized
Virtual assistants from platforms like Upwork can help delegate tasks, while shortening work hours and tracking results for personal growth are suggested It's important to identify tasks that can be let go of and empower oneself by evaluating the to-do list Delegating time-consuming or unenjoyable tasks is encouraged, and finding a right-hand person to handle tedious tasks can be beneficial
Additionally, using sheets instead of paper for a more comfortable environment during appointments is suggested Overall, business owners are urged to prioritize self-care and consider delegating tasks to focus on more important matters.
Ep. 24: What Can You Let Go of Today?
Key Takeaways
- Evaluate your to-do list and identify tasks that can be removed or delegated
- Create a list of qualities for your ideal space and consider lease terms
- Delegate time-consuming or unenjoyable tasks to free up time for more important matters
- Consider setting clear goals for client workload and an ideal schedule for work-life balance
- Prioritize self-care and delegate tasks that are not enjoyable
- Consider using virtual assistants from platforms like Upwork to delegate tasks
- Shorten work hours to focus on more important matters and track results for personal growth
Let Go of Your To-Do List
- Business owners often have a long to-do list and manage multiple tasks.
- Consider the question of what can be removed from the to-do list instead of adding more.
- Empower yourself by evaluating your to-do list and life to identify tasks that can be let go of.
Delegate Tasks and Find Ideal Space
- Kristin recommends that Lisa start by making a list of qualities for her ideal space, such as easily accessible, quiet, and not a storefront.
- Kristin advises Lisa to look at actual spaces to clarify her vision and consider the lease terms and the number of rooms she wants.
- Kristin also suggests that Lisa create a list of tasks that take up a lot of her time or that she doesn't enjoy, such as insurance billing, to delegate them.
Take Control of Insurance Billing
- Lisa is considering giving all insurance billing to a biller she's considering, but she's used to doing it and sees it as a control issue.
- Lisa is thinking about filling the vacuum created by giving up insurance billing with other tasks like writing and patient relations.
- Lisa is considering focusing more on patient relations and keeping track of patients she hasn't seen in a while.
Maximize Your Business Potential Now
- As business owners, we have the flexibility to invest excess time and energy into our business as we see fit.
- It's important for business owners to determine when to take a break and recharge.
- Setting clear goals for the number of clients to work with helps in gaining clarity and direction.
- Considering an ideal schedule can provide insight into the desired work-life balance.
- Being ambitious and productive is a common trait among business owners.
Prioritize self-care and efficiency
- When busy, it's counterintuitive to consider what can be omitted from the day's tasks.
- It's crucial to prioritize self-care, especially for someone like you, Lisa, who is mindful of this.
- Create a list of tasks that are time-consuming and not enjoyable, as they often overlap.
Sheets Over Paper for Comfort
- Paper feels clinical, like a doctor's office. It is uncomfortable and lacks a comfort level.
- Using sheets instead of paper can provide a higher comfort level for patients during appointments.
Delegate and Find Virtual Assistants Now
- If a task isn't enjoyable, it's important to delegate it, especially when busy.
- Upwork, U-P-W-O-R-K.com, is a place to find people for tasks like this.
- It's free to place an ad on Upwork, and there are many virtual assistants available.
- When placing an ad on Upwork, it's important to invite people to ensure visibility.
Delegate to Elevate Your Productivity
- Having a right-hand person can help with tedious, boring, or laborious tasks, allowing you to focus on more important matters.
- Shortening your work hours can enable you to help more people in a shorter amount of time.
- It's important to track the results of your efforts and prioritize tasks that contribute to your personal growth.