Maps. Back in the olden days they were made of paper. And I’m told you folded them up and kept them in the glove box of your car. And apparently they weren’t all that easy to fold up. Plus, if you wanted to look at one in the middle of the night you had to turn on the overhead light. It’s archaic is what it is. Thank goodness we live in these modern days when all you gotta do is tap an icon on your little magic device, and Voila! Maps. At your fingertips.
So, now, it’s super easy to plot out a road trip and get going. Yeah, you just load the bags in the car that’s all tanked up with gas. And you stock the portable cooler with plenty of food. And, of course, don’t forget the water and other preferred beverages.
Then you just jump in the car, fire it up, and head out onto the street.
Oops! One minor detail. Where ya goin’?
Yeah, you gotta know your destination before you take off. Otherwise, like I always say, how will you know when you get there? And like grownups used to say all the time, “be careful what you wish for.” Because you just might get it. And IT might not be what you hoped.
But, as I mentioned before, you’ve got solutions right at your fingertips.
Maps. So simple, in fact, you don’t even have to use your fingertips if you don’t want to. Just use Siri (or Google or whatever your phone’s helper is) and say “Directions to biggest ball of twine in the world.” Or something like that. And almost like magic your maps app finds the destination, plots out different ways to get there, and even estimates the time it’ll take you to arrive.
Then, you just choose one, hit the “GO” button, and suddenly you’ve got a copilot telling you every turn to make. It’s a great system that saves you tons of time and headaches.
And Maps is just one example of why I always say you gotta sit down and plan it out.
Not just any “it.” Your special “it.” The vision you create for yourself. Then, you gotta see yourself having it. Enjoying it. Living the dream as they say. You wouldn’t drive with a blindfold on. And you shouldn’t pursue your dreams without your destination in clear view either. Here are a couple of reasons why.
You might have to deal with something you don’t want. Or you might have to dig your way out of it. And those are two awful choices. Because they’re both expensive. And I’m not just talking about money. It can cost you emotionally and mentally, too.
If you can already relate to what I’m talking about, don’t feel bad.
Because I’ve been there, done that. And, yep, you guessed it, I got the T-shirt too. But let’s not waste time feeling sorry for ourselves. Successful people learn from their mistakes and keep pushing past those bumps in the road. And you’re ready to move forward, right? Great. So, here’s how I lay it out in my RondaReady business management system. Three easy-to-remember steps:
- Get Ready – envision your future
- Be Ready – develop your strategies
- Stay Ready – build your systems
And you’ll be so glad when you take yourself through those steps. Because once you get to the Stay Ready phase, you can have a hands-free business. Now, THAT’S how to be the highly organized CEO of your own empire. Remember, there’s no such thing as standing still. If you’re not moving forward you’re rolling backwards.
So, get yourself a copy of my RondaReady Business Management System book, today. You’ll have a resource, at your fingertips, that can help you like it’s helped my other clients build 6 and 7 figures businesses, and…
Stay Ready,
R.O.N.D.A.
Responsive Organized Nonstop Development Authority
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