EXERCISE 11.1 || THE SURRENDER JAR
As a Dreamer, you’ll be faced with roadblocks that are beyond your control. One symbolic way to let go of the worries that accompany such roadblocks is to keep a jar on your desk or beside your bed at night labeled “surrender.” Before you leave your office each day or before you close your eyes at night, if there’s anything still troubling you, write it on a small piece of paper and drop it into your Surrender Jar.
Take a few minutes for yourself and write down all of your troubles on individual pieces of paper and place them in the jar. You can revisit and add to this jar whenever you need.
EXERCISE 11.2 || Embracing Your Big Fears
1. Big Fear:
Mitigating Action:
2. Big Fear:
Mitigating Action:
3. Big Fear:
Mitigating Action:
4. Big Fear:
Mitigating Action:
Entering “Never Been Done Before” Territory
DREAM WARRIORS FIGHT THE GIANTS
Dream Pioneers
Name:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
What experience does this Dream Pioneer have that you can tap into?
Name:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
What experience does this Dream Pioneer have that you can tap into?
Name:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
What experience does this Dream Pioneer have that you can tap into?
Name:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
What experience does this Dream Pioneer have that you can tap into?
Creating the Motivation to Continue
Find a Hype Man
1. Name and contact info:
2. Name and contact info:
3. Name and contact info:
Encourage Yourself with a Rainy Day Note
- Why you’re qualified for this Dream
- A detailed list of your greatest attributes
- Why this Dream is so important to you
- A minimum of 25 reasons why you should not give up
Developing a Growth Strategy: Employees
Finding the Right Talent
Talent Sourcing Option 1:
Talent Sourcing Option 2:
Talent Sourcing Option 3:
Running List of Great Talent
Facilities:
Office Space or Manufacturing
Location:
Office Space or Manufacturing
Location:
Office Space or Manufacturing
Location:
Working Capital
Funding Source Option 1:
Funding Source Option 2:
Funding Source Option 3:
Avoiding Slow Business Growth
Generate New Revenue Ideas
Identify New Channels to Reach Your Target
Seek Partnerships
Managing Lack of Funding and Cash Flow Issues
Ask for a Line of Credit
Program 1:
Program 2:
Program 3:
Negotiate Better Payment Terms
Client 1:
Client 2:
Client 3:
Look for Creative Ways to Cut Expenses
Expense Reduction 1:
Expense Reduction 2:
Expense Reduction 3:
Navigating an Unexpected Layoff
Work with a Headhunter
Create a “Great Places to Work” List
Keep a Rock Star List
EXERCISE 11.3 || LIFE BALANCE TRACKER
Next post: Week 10: Dreaming Profitably & Responsibly
Previous post: Week 12: Leave Room for the Mega Dream
