The 3 types of problems


I have a few face-to-face mentees and they have 3 types of problems:

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You say you became an entrepreneur to be free… but you work more hours than ever.
You say you want to help… but you can barely help yourself.
You say you’re chasing freedom… but you’ve built your own cage.

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I’m sure it also sounds familiar to you.
And I also know it’s not your fault.

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It’s the fault of all the bullsh*t promises they sold you:
That entrepreneurship would make you free.
That you just need more followers.
That what you’re missing is a “success mindset.”

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Give me a break.

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And there you are, chasing the carrot… as if the problem were that you’re not trying hard enough.

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The problem is that nobody told you the truth.

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Nobody told you freedom isn’t doing more.
Freedom is doing less.
Fewer meaningless tasks.

Less noise.
Fewer clients who drain you.

Less pretending.

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It’s like wealth…

You concentrate, then you diversify… if you want.

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But focus comes first.

No focus. No freedom.

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Remember Pareto…

20% of tasks produces 80% of results…

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And many would say… yeah… but the other 80% of task must also be done!

Really???

Sure???

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In PPPs, for example, there are just a few concepts that make projects successful.

Just a few.

No matter the complexity of the project.

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If you don’t believe me, you should take a look to the links below.

​The top 15 Lessons of a successful project​

​The top 15 lessons of a nightmare project​

​Don't be embarrassed. ​

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