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How to Have it All

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Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?

In this throwback episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m talking about focus as an entrepreneur and how I use metrics in my business to decide what to focus on next. 

Listen to this episode to learn how you can use metrics to have it all and why you need to be focusing on one thing to get your best work. 

Listen and subscribe here

Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?

In this throwback episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m talking about focus as an entrepreneur and how I use metrics in my business to decide what to focus on next. 

Listen to this episode to learn how you can use metrics to have it all and why you need to be focusing on one thing to get your best work. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why you should focus on one thing at a time 8:30

  • Why batching is so important 13:58

  • Repetition and how it can help you in business 19:36

  • The decision metric I use when deciding to take on a new project 39:40 

 

Takeaways

  • You can have it all, but you can't have it all at once.

  • Focus on your current capacity and what will increase it.

  • Specializing in one area can lead to greater success.

  • Batching tasks can help maintain focus and efficiency.

  • Repetition is essential for mastering skills in business.

  • Context switching can drain your cognitive resources.

  • Editing your business can simplify operations and enhance focus.

  • Metrics are crucial for tracking progress and improving processes.

  • Your vision should guide your business decisions.

  • Don't stress about everything; focus on one thing at a time.

 

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Why It Matters Who You Listen To

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Why It Matters Who You Listen To

Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I share some of my experiences and some of the advice I was given that didn’t account for my unique responsibilities and constraints as a new entrepreneur and mother. 

Listen to this episode to get some guidance on how you can make decisions based on your own values and needs and not someone else’s.  

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE HERE

Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I share some of my experiences and some of the advice I was given that didn’t account for my unique responsibilities and constraints as a new entrepreneur and mother. 

 

Listen to this episode to get some guidance on how you can make decisions based on your own values and needs and not someone else’s.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

 

  • My experience of just starting out in business while still taking care of children 3:35

  • Why it’s important to understand people's needs and safety concerns when giving business advice 7:40

  • Blind spots in gender dynamics when it comes to giving advice 13:00

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