“You need to go all-in” is a phrase all entrepreneurs are familiar with. But what is less familiar is what exactly that means and looks like.
For some, it’s almost entirely sacrificing personal and social life activities. For others, it’s dedicating their whole heart to their mission while maintaining work-life balance. For many, it’s a blend of both.
Aggressive entrepreneurship advocates that you can always do more — network more, meet with clients more, attend more events and say yes to more opportunities.
Some personality types thrive on this. The buzz of notifications, daily business lunches followed by dinners and lengthy to-do lists are exhilarating.
However, in many cases, being “on” all the time is a one-way ticket to burnout. Open-ended availability can lead to great growth or stunt progress. Consider the following:
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:
In a world of instant gratification, clients value immediate attention, which earns trust.
Exposure to multitudes of perspectives can inspire original, innovative ideas.
Problems can be addressed and corrected more readily, preventing client dissatisfaction.
Attending more seminars and conferences can increase your scope of knowledge and expertise.
Such strong participation in your business attaches great personal importance to it, anchoring yourself and your team to a powerful source of core motivation.
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬:
Excessive commitments can trigger debilitating exhaustion, preventing you from engaging in your business meaningfully.
Burn-out can cause extreme irritability and anxiety that can harm relationships.
Brain fog zaps concentration and productivity, stalling your efforts.
Information overload can distract from your core values and distort decision-making..
You miss out on other areas of life and valuable relationships, which can very feel alienating.
So, is open-ended availability a tool of progression or regression? And in what context? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.