In the Habit of Deferring Goals: A Closer Look
The Big Picture
In this hard market, have you found yourself deferring strategic goals for your agency or for yourself, preferring to wait it out until the sky is clear? Personally, I think this is a risky game to play, but I get it. I’ve been there. Time and resources are valuable assets to a business leader and deploying them at the right time on the right things is critical. When times are tough, pushing important decisions down the road that require investments of time and capital might seem like harmless delay for when market conditions are better.
Digging Deeper
The reality of deferring strategic goals is the opposite. As a business leader, I've witnessed the window of opportunity narrow for those who hesitate, eroding confidence and leaving a trail of regrets. Time is a currency in business, and delaying strategic goals may mean missing the optimal moment to pivot or expand. Just like seizing the right market opportunity, achieving personal aspirations demands timely action. Postponing decisions might close the very window business leaders aim to leap through.
I know that Accelerate is an investment in time and resources for you and your organization. Knowing that human capital in our business is in high demand, it’s difficult to justify even one person being out of the office for three or four days.
But, can you afford to be behind the eight ball when it comes to what are likely your two biggest investments – your people and your technology?
My advice is to approach goals with the same diligence as choosing the right insurance policy. Act decisively, understand the value of time, and embrace the confidence that comes with making informed decisions. Don't let the window close – seize the moment and navigate life with purpose.
The relentless ticking of the clock can cast doubts on the ability to steer the company in the right direction.
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The cost of deferring goals is not merely the passage of time; it's the potential closure of windows that may never open again. Act decisively, maintain confidence, and live a life free of the regret of what could have been.
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