The First Step to a Year of Breakthroughs – Conquer one in-the-way task this week

The path to progress isn’t about doing more. It’s about conquering what’s in your way.That’s a hard truth to swallow. As an entrepreneur, you’re wired to do. You tackle challenges, solve problems, and you often wear a hundred different hats because, well, that’s how it’s always been. But what if I told you that some of the tasks you’re doing are holding your business back?The silent productivity destroyersEvery business owner has tasks they cling to out of habit or fear of change. These tasks might have made sense when you started, but now they’re just stealing time, energy, and focus. They don’t drive revenue. They don’t improve efficiency. They don’t delight your customers. And yet, week after week, they remain on your to-do list.Maybe it’s that weekly report you spend hours perfecting that no one reads. Maybe it’s a recurring meeting that could be a simple email. Or maybe it’s the endless pursuit of “perfecting” your social media posts when good enough is actually good enough.These tasks are sneaky. They feel productive, but in reality, they’re distractions in disguise.Why we hold onSo why do we hold on to these tasks? Sometimes it’s because they’re familiar, and familiarity feels safe. Other times, we’re scared that if we stop doing something, something else will break. And let’s be honest: sometimes we just like the feeling of checking boxes, even if those boxes aren’t moving the needle.But here’s the thing: Every minute you spend on an unnecessary task is a minute you’re not spending on growth, innovation, or serving your customers. These tasks don’t just take up time, they take up headspace. They crowd out the mental clarity you need to focus on what truly matters. And that cash flow you’re worried about for instance? It’s not fixing itself.This week’s challenge: conquer one taskHere’s your challenge for this week: Find and conquer one task that doesn’t contribute to revenue, efficiency, or customer satisfaction. Just one.Start by asking yourself:Why do I do this task?What would happen if I stopped doing it?Is this task helping my business, or is it just keeping me busy?You might be surprised at how much you’re doing just because you always have. And when you remove that task, you’ll feel a weight lift. You’ll feel relief. You’ll reclaim time, mental energy, and space to focus on the things that really matter.A little help from Fix This NextIn Fix This Next , I talk about how to identify the right problems to solve in your business. It’s about getting out of the weeds and seeing where your time and energy are best spent. Conquering in-the-way tasks is the first step to creating a business that works for you, not the other way around.Remember, real breakthroughs begin with small winsThis isn’t about overhauling your entire workflow overnight, so no need to be overwhelmed. It’s about making one smart decision this week that clears the way for progress. Conquer one task this week that propels you toward something your business needs now, and you’ll set the tone for clarity, focus, and efficiency for the year ahead.You’ve got this. Let’s make 2025 the year of breakthroughs starting now!(Really. Right now. Why are you still sitting there?-MikePst – hey you – Want to delve deeper? Grab your copy of Fix This Next here.

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