Start With The Edges
Years ago when I was a kid, my older brother would assemble these seemingly impossible 1000 piece puzzles. For me at five or six years old it appeared as if he was a genius. I don’t recall how many puzzle pieces my puzzles had, but in no way, shape, form or fashion were they 1000 pieces. I asked my brother how he could put together such a difficult puzzle and he told me to “start with the edges.” He then said something like, “After the edges, take your time putting the inside pieces in place.”
A similar principle can be applied to building my business. Top of the gunnel, mid funnel, operations, scalability, sales, marketing, and all those other things have a place. But, which ones form the edges. I’ve yet to find anyone that contradicts, and I agree with, the Jay Abraham concept regarding three ways to grow your business.
In its essence, increase the number of customer, the number of times they buy, and increase the frequency which they purchase. That could be three of the four edges of the puzzle. They won’t be my three pieces, but they may be yours.
As you go about adopting and working towards fulfilling your most High mission, lessons will be revealed. In my case something from over forty years ago applies. More will be revealed as you trudge your path. Your intuition, your ingenuity, and your reasons for doing what you’re doing will provide insights from your past and present. Your mind and mine enjoys solving puzzles.
When we set it to a task and become obsessed in completing that task, it’ll solve the how portion. Sustained focus and the ability to persevere will grow for you, as they have for me. Failures will fade away from your mind as they become lessons, experiences you can repeat or avoid. Your puzzle pieces will begin to fall into place. The bigger picture, the puzzle in its entirety will become clear, and hopefully, you’ll start with the edges.
Today, Wednesday, May 20, 2024, I am grateful that:
Gary reached out a bit earlier today. We speak often so an unexpected call is rare. We got a chance to catch up on a few things. He knows my current situation with regards to work and finances and unsolicited he sent me some cash to help. He’s been a constant since we met over thirty years ago and it’s no surprise he’s still doing the same.
Veronica sent me a huge gift package. Part of my thank you message said it felt like Christmas in May. Coffee, snacks, and six pairs of shorts. I knew the shorts were coming, but the coffee is some of the best I’ve tasted in five years living here. She remembered how much I liked it from her previous trips and decided to send me a kilo.
I got a chance to drink good coffee again. That coffee from Veronica really helped my routine this morning. Hoping I can land another contract soon so I can drink some before starting my work day.
Can you see your puzzle?
If not, can you see the edges?
Have you started?
Get started today.
Abe,
Be Greater!!!