Step Back To Move Forward

Some things sound counter intuitive, but upon closer examination we’ll see they make sense. For me, I’ve had to step back a step or two recently. My reason for stepping back was quite simple. I needed an accelerant. My efforts had stalled out and I needed to adjust my approach. I needed to make a small adjustment to my career trajectory.

My step back has me doing things I consider remedial. As a sales professional, they are baseline skills that every professional I’ve ever encountered perform on a daily basis. Yet, for my clients, these skills are highly valuable and worth paying a premium for. I was unaware and happy to have been informed.

It’s a step back professionally, yet it’s a chance to move forward. I’m afforded discretionary income. I’m afforded a paid refresher. I get to sharpen my skills, which I’ll use in my business, and be compensated for getting better. I’m afforded the chance to step back from the elephant that’s my current business endeavor allowing a little time to pass so I can accurately assess my position in the market and my approach.

A step back isn’t always a bad thing. My step back, performing something I consider elementary is fueling my move forward. Although, at the moment of my decision, it seemed as if I was making a mistake. If I didn’t have a plan, I would have acted differently.

Today, Friday, December 30, 2022, I am grateful that:

Herb shared something new about his spiritual routine. We’ve known each other for over seven years and yet, this is the first time he’d shared this part of his routine. I’d been thinking of doing something similar and our conversation may act as a catalyst to my upcoming changes.

Sherman and I spoke today. It’s great to add someone else, with more experience, into my circle. He’s offered valuable insights during every conversation. I have no reason to think that would change.

I’ve got a couple of options for New Year’s Eve. I can stay home or hang with a couple of different people. One or two options is good, but four may prove too many. Not sure what I’ll do, but I still have another day to decide.

Are you willing to step back to move forward?

What skills do you possess that others value highly?

Can you monetize those skills to accelerate what you’re doing?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!