| "Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books | | | | If you are suffering from Information Overwhelm, here |
| alone". | | | | are the top 3 things you can do to overcome it.. |
| This was quoted by Horace, the same Roman poet | | | | 1. Be clear on your business mission. |
| who also said "carpe diem", or "seize the day" as we | | | | Knowing your business mission gives you clarity on |
| commonly translate it.. | | | | what to act on now and what to shelve. |
| Is it okay with you if I put a spin on this quote by | | | | You both need to be on the same page with you |
| Horace? | | | | business mission.. |
| When applied to business I give it this meaning: | | | | It is your beacon - your guiding light.. |
| You don't really know what you think you know until | | | | 2. Go back to the main reason you are in your |
| you've acted on it.. | | | | business together. |
| Until a business tip, tool or knowledge has been | | | | When there's too much information to process, and |
| implemented, its value is not crystallised. If it remains in | | | | you don't know which one to prioritise, remind yourself |
| your head, not acted upon, it's not really making you | | | | of the main reason you decided to work together in |
| money.. | | | | your own businesses.. |
| I've known and met couples in business who know a | | | | Sometimes we lose sight of the dreams and goals we |
| heck of a lot between the two of them. But | | | | created as a couple. The magnitude of our perception |
| sometimes they learn so much information on how to | | | | of time becomes smaller especially when we |
| make their business a success that they have | | | | experience business and financial pressures and |
| problems with implementation.. | | | | challenges.. |
| In other words they are in the thick of what I call | | | | So re-connect with your dreams and goals and |
| Information Overwhelm.. | | | | prioritise the actions that will help you achieve them.. |
| Information Overwhelm is common especially when | | | | 3. Chunk down your steps. |
| you have knowledge to share with each other and | | | | How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, so |
| you are both not clear on what to act on next.. | | | | the old saying goes.. |
| One partner may have different priorities from the | | | | Sit down and chunk down the steps necessary to |
| other partner. In the end, you may end up not taking | | | | reach your business goals in bite-sized pieces.. |
| the most effective and efficient action that takes you | | | | Start with the end in mind, then chunk the steps |
| to true business success.. | | | | backwards and don't stop chunking until you have a |
| The Top 3 Things To Do To Overcome Information | | | | bite-sized piece that you can implement now.. |
| Overwhelm - And Get Into Action. | | | | And finally, seize the day and grow in love and profits! |