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Are you a Jack of all Trades, Master of None? It’s okay, your secret’s safe with me. Working with entrepreneurs as my clients and meeting hundreds of them over the years has brought to my attention that not only are we a creative bunch, but sometimes we are just too overwhelmed! With a new idea sprouting up every month, we sometimes want to keep adding more to the pot. Unfortunately, that amazing stew you first started off with doesn’t taste as good with so many things dumped in it.

Juggling many things can be hazardous to your health and your sanity — especially when it’s just you doing the juggling by yourself! We need to slap the blinders on so that we can focus on our strengths and stop straying off course. Hey, I’m no angel and I’ve been a Jack myself, so I know. However, the first step to recovering is admitting you have a problem!

Could you be a “Jack” who is possibly in denial? Step into my office and let’s see if I can help you. Answer the following questions, yes or no.

1. Do you have a full-time job and one or more “side-hustles” that you haven’t quite gotten off the ground, because the paying job is taking up all of your time?

2. Do you have one job or one business and juggle several unrelated projects at once?

3. Do you have more ideas, plans and proposals than fully completed projects?

4. Do you have various streams of income, but not really passionate about them all, because you just got into them for the extra cash?

5. Does your business card takes a good five minutes to grasp, because you have four job titles and businesses on it?

6. Are your friends and family sick of hearing about your latest “fabulous idea”, because you never follow through and bring them into fruition?

7. Do you have a full-time job that drains your energy, leaving you to drag yourself into the office everyday? However, you have a side business that you love doing and it puts a smile on your face each time you work on it?

Did you answer yes to any of these questions?

Okay, let’s have some fun! Get a pad and pen and make a list of all the projects/jobs/businesses you are working on right now.

Now, imagine you had all the money and time in the world, you had no debt, you have plenty of free time. What on this list of duties would you still do…FOR FREE? That’s right…for FREE. You love it so much because it’s fun, you are passionate about it and comes naturally.

Ah…now we’re talking! Think about where you spend most of your time now and what your values are. Would it be with family, friends, in nature, traveling, etc…? How do you really want to live your life?

Try and narrow down the things on your list to your number one favorite and start to devise a plan of working towards doing that full time. Of course, in the real world you have bills, you have obligations, etc. But that shouldn’t be an excuse, and shouldn’t stop you from at least TRYING to figure out how you can make the transition. Don’t shoot your idea down before even trying…dust that little devil off your shoulder or better yet, tell him: Simone said, “SHUT UP!” LOL!

Now listen to your gut. What can you do starting today to make it work?

How Do You Make the Transition?

(The following is an excerpt from Jack of All Trades, Master of None?)

Your need for start-up money is the reason why you shouldn’t storm out of your dull 9 to 5 just yet. Yeah, you might hate your job, but think about it as the contributor to your “layaway plan for escape.”

Realize you’re probably going to spend more money than you make that first year in business. Here are some pointers to help prevent you from living back at Mom’s in your old room.

  • Get your business plan together. This goes hand in hand the number one fear: Failure. The more you have dissected what you need to do, the more realistic things will be for you.
  • Get your Side-Hustle going! Start small with projects after work and on weekends. You can test the waters to see if your business is even worth expanding. A slow transition is key.
  • Know your monthly budget and save accordingly . Stash away a chunk of your paycheck from your job and side hustle for your “layaway plan for escape.” You should have at least 6-12 months if money saved so that you can keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. Don’t count your 401k, that’s for retirement only! You don’t want to pay that 30% penalty for withdrawing.

In the end it all comes down to being happy. It comes down to following your bliss. Do you want to live your life with regrets? Honor yourself and your values, but most importantly, remember anything you want is attainable!

Own Your Power,

Simone

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