Sunday, July 6, 2008

Just Get It Done!!!

As you may or may not know, My wife and I own several businesses together. We have staff who takes care of various aspects of our businesses, but we are the decision makers and take the credit for our failures or successes.

We are often frustrated when we are not getting results fast enough on certain areas of our business. Don't get me wrong, we are patient and understand creating a foundation for the future of our businesses, but there are time when things need to get done ASAP.

We not only have businesses we run but we also have a wonderful family. We have 3 children, Jae, Bailee, and Brennen. They deserve our time even more than our businesses, but as you have probably felt before business keeps calling all day and all night long. It is always on your minds it is easy to forget to take the time and just go play with our kids. But then again our kids are great at reminding us we need to spend more time with them and that is a good thing!

The purpose of this blog is to talk about getting things done. My frustrations in business arise when things are not getting done. Those who are in my http://www.speedinsiders.com/ membership or the exclusive members of my coaching and Mastermind group know I work really fast. Before writing this blog I have already written an article and drafted a 4 page sales copy letter for a program we are offering at the speed academy. It is only 11am and it is Sunday. I know if I can get things done quickly I will continue to build momentum in my business. Plus, it allows me to do others things not related to business for the rest of the day.

Getting back to my wife and I. We had a long phone call this morning that was not all lovee dovee. It was about getting our butts in gear and getting things done. To be honest with you, we did have legitimate reasons for being behind on some of our work; My father's passing, Jenn and the girls had many events and activities, and we have all done a lot of traveling recently. But, business and opportunity doesn't wait for any one for any reason. So our talk this morning was basically about holding each one us accountable for getting STUFF done.

You Know- it isn't a coincidence people who work right and work fast have great results. People who make excuses and try to be perfect get little if any results. Before Jenn and I hung up the phone- she made a guarantee to me a project that has been hanging over our heads for months will be finished by the end of the week. I made a promise to my elf that I would have an article written, this blog written, the sales copy done, and a proposal to a sports complex finished by the end of the day today. You see, this is how we need to be each and every business day.

Success isn't a mistake or luck. It comes from deliberate and consistent action. We made a decision and promise to each other that we would get things done now.

My wish for you is that you would find the motivation, regardless of if it is coaching, writing a book, shooting a video, or whatever, to get your projects done so you can feel the rush of success in your life.

I'll be talking to you soon- have a great week!

Yours in Speed,

Lee

1 comment:

zevenesh said...

awesome stuff Lee, I'm in the same mode brother, PUSHING hard to finish unfinished products...

this week I loaded the plate and am on track to finish early, plus 2 coaching sessions, possibly 3!

i will see you at the lake end of july?

i arrive july 27th and stay for a week!

hopefully we cna have lunch - it's tough, our new boy just arrived :)

talk soon brother!