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Small Wins to Make Big Business Decisions

⏱️ 33:24 🎤 Louise Trehearn, Diane Greenwood
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Small Wins to Make Big Business Decisions
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  • 0:00
    Tackling Delayed Decisions
    Louise and Diane introduce the topic of business decisions that owners often postpone.
  • 0:46
    Identifying Procrastinated Decisions
    Diane selects 'letting go of a difficult client or team member' as a common, challenging decision she procrastinates on.
  • 5:07
    Cost of Inaction
    Diane discusses the financial and cultural costs of delaying decisions, such as losing team members and increased stress.
  • 7:16
    Benefits of Swift Action
    The hosts explain how making timely decisions can alleviate stress and improve business operations.
  • 8:59
    Reasons for Delay
    Diane and Louise explore common reasons for procrastination, including fear, perfectionism, and decision fatigue.
  • 15:47
    Underlying Emotions
    They delve into the emotional reasons behind delayed decisions, such as fear, guilt, uncertainty, and imposter syndrome.
  • 29:58
    Information for Decision Making
    The hosts discuss how much information is truly needed to make a decision and the importance of objective assessment.
  • 35:13
    Small Wins Strategy
    Louise introduces the concept of taking small, 15-minute actions to make progress on big decisions.
  • 42:37
    Decide, Commit, Calendar
    The hosts outline a three-step method—decide, commit, and calendar—to systematically approach and execute decisions.
  • 46:53
    Recognizing Procrastination Habits
    Louise shares her personal habit of cleaning when procrastinating and discusses other common avoidance behaviors like delaying quotes or purchases.

Speakers

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Louise Trehearn
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Diane Greenwood
Host

Key Takeaways

Identify specific decisions you are currently putting off, such as hiring, pricing, client/staff management, or system improvements, to gain clarity.

Calculate the potential costs of inaction over a set period (e.g., 60 days) in terms of time, money, stress, and missed opportunities.

Recognize the underlying emotions driving your procrastination, such as fear, perfectionism, or uncertainty, to address them directly.

Break down large decisions into smaller, actionable steps that can be completed in 15 minutes or less to build momentum and achieve 'small wins'.

Utilize the 'Decide, Commit, Calendar' method: define the decision and deadline, commit to a first action within 24 hours, and schedule it with accountability.

Be mindful of personal procrastination habits (e.g., excessive cleaning, avoiding paperwork) and connect them to specific tasks you are avoiding.

Leverage available resources, like discount programs or templates, to streamline routine business tasks and reduce the mental barrier to action.

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