Sometimes it takes getting to the very end of your ‘solopreneurial’ rope to realize there is no more you can do, following your current game plan, without losing grip. The challenges you face may take you to the brink of giving up on your cherished dreams. You’ve been proudly—perhaps stubbornly—handling it all by yourself, and now a change of strategy seems inevitable.
Finding yourself in such a position is nothing to be ashamed of. Even Superman had his kryptonite. You may be a very creative, energetic and confident visionary who is simply living through a time when you are bereft of ideas, struggling to keep up with your tasks and faltering in self-assurance. You may even believe that you will not make it through your current situation because you don’t have what it takes to do so.
That realization could be the most critical—and hopeful—one you have, because finally, this ‘failure’ (of all your smarts, discipline, determination and talent) opens your eyes to a new way of being successful, a new truth:
It’s okay to enlist help to accomplish your goals.
In fact, it’s a very smart move. You are capable of accomplishing many more important things, and doing so on a timeline, when you have the support of a team of experts. Delegating to each of them the tasks that match their genius abilities and talents allows you to keep your eye on the prize and use your entrepreneurial skills on the most critical tasks for you to perform. It allows you to shine brightly like the star that you truly are.
Seeking help for your business can bring balance to your life, time for you to enjoy other pursuits, hobbies and precious time with your loved ones. It can transform the ‘end of your rope’ into the essential lifeline that your company needs to rise above its current struggles.
Make yourself and your vision a high priority in your business. Surround yourself with capable teammates to help you ‘score’ your company goals. Connect with expert coaching and assistance; that is how to become a superstar.
Julie Nierenberg
© DemGen Inc 2013
