“With everybody talkin’ at me at the same time how am I ever gonna get anything done?”
You’ve got problems. Right? Of course. How could you be a business owner in this world and have no problems. But don’t keep ’em inside your head. When you come up against a big challenge, sometimes you can just say say it out loud to another person and reduce a ton of stress. But it can’t be just any person…
I can tell ya, I’ve experienced everybody talkin’ at me, too.
Even as I write this I can hear Harry Nilsson’s song in my head. Of course, he’s WAY before my time. But I’ve certainly been able to relate to his lyrics:
Everybody’s talkin’ at me
I don’t hear a word they’re sayin’
Only the echoes of my mind
People stoppin’, starin’
I can’t see their faces
Only the shadows of their eyes
I’m going where the sun keeps shinin’
Through the pourin’ rain
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Bankin’ off of the northeast winds
Sailin’ on a summer breeze
And skippin’ over the ocean like a stone
It’s kinda strange and kinda nice how those lyrics remind me of chaos and peace at the same time.
And I remember talking with one of my clients who was going through the chaos part. A lot of unexpected difficulties had popped up, in a 48 hour period. And things smacked her around quite a bit. In fact, she was on the verge of tears when she called. I could hear how extremely overwhelmed she sounded.
And that’s what a good listener does: Listen.
I’ve learned to listen and let my clients explain their situations to me. Because listening helps me ask better questions. And better questions lead to better solutions.
By the end of the hour conversation with my client, I heard her voice completely change. From fears and tears to strength. What changed? Simple. We talked about each of the steps and actions she’ll take to help her through this tough time. And as she realized I was truly listening and offering solutions, she started focusing on solutions, too.
If you’re dealing with an everybody talkin’ at me time in your life, schedule a call with me. We can talk about how you can automate and streamline your business, your dreams, your goals, and how you can calm things down.
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