3 habits of productive entrepreneurs
His Work / / December 26, 2019
Sometimes the desire to devote all my time is stronger than us. If you are one of those people, then read this article. In it, we will tell about how important it is to give yourself a well deserved rest.
We bring you the story of Jason Sedlera, startup founder iWearYourShirt. He talks about how much time to devote to work and they do not burn out from excessive working hours.
I remember everything very clearly. The first year of the launch of my business came to an end, and all my friends have written and called to congratulate the launch of such a cool idea. In addition, many of them said the same phrase:
"Jason, you did a great job, but you need to rest. It is impossible to work 365 days a year. In the end, you just can not stand it. "
I read this phrase again and again and thought, 'Pfft, just ordinary people need vacations and weekends, I do not need them. "
I was wrong.
After another six months I started to overcome fatigue. There were problems with sleep, as interesting and creative ideas became less. Because of this, I decided to make myself one day off per week - Sunday (before that I worked seven days a week). This day cost me $ 35,000 in revenue per year. With this it was not easy to accept, but I knew that if I continue to work at the same pace, it will cost me more.
Despite the fact that this weekend was helpful, the damage caused to me, was irreparable. I could not relax for one day, and in the end it comes down to the fact that I'm still working on Sunday. So another year has passed.
Then this could not continue. I worked out a little plan that should be still, and I advise you to follow and not to endure the same problems.
Pre-select and weekends rest
When you create your business work 24/7 temptation is too great. Easy to fill every hour of their time checking emails, brainstorming, coding, and other things. But if you do not rest, you eventually encounter a wall of stupor that is not easily overcome. Insert into your schedule a day off and enjoy the time spent with family and friends.
Not necessarily to go to Goa or to the Bahamas to relax. Enough of attacks on nature, hike in the movies with friends, or something else, at your discretion. The main thing - to move away from the computer for a while and work.
Set a goal to earn a monthly amount for accommodation per week
My friend gave me this advice a few years ago, and it turned out to be a revelation. If I can earn the amount needed for a month stay for a week, I can relax for the rest of time. This does not mean that I'm going to work 120 hours in the first week of each month. Rather, I will be more focused on building a profitable business and be confident in their future.
Build a business that does not require your presence 24/7
You still have to be the cornerstone of their business, but strive to ensure that your presence is not required all the time. Can you hire an assistant who will work with your mail? Or project manager who will manage your project, even on freelancing? Or take a family member, so he took care of the small problems, even without education?
Take a look at your work schedule and plan a well deserved rest next week. Only truly a break from work. And in the future you will say to myself thank you.