We're Reclaiming The "C" Word (No, Not That One)
Episode 637: Show Notes
You don't have to be good at everything you try. And you don't have to only do things that you’re good at. As kids, we’re often far more comfortable with experimentation and trying new things, than we are as adults. When we get older we increasingly feel pressured to stick with what we’re good at and not ‘waste our time’ on things that aren’t directly related to productivity. For perfectionists, it can be particularly difficult to try new things, which can have an adverse effect on decision making abilities.
The term consequences might be rife with negative connotations, but we’re determined to take it back and make it a neutral word! Examining the potential consequences of our decisions is hugely valuable. It can help us determine what we want and fully understand what each choice can offer us. There is no one-size-fits-all solution that will work for everyone, nor should there be. Many of us think we should be pursuing relentless growth because that’s what the world tells us we should want, but when you consider the consequences of constantly scaling it becomes apparent how unrealistic (and unpleasant!) that is. Tune in today as we discuss how to unpack the consequences of our decisions, how to make choices based on the season of your business, and much more!
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The Word We’re Reclaiming and Releasing the Negative Connotations Around It
Today we’re talking about the negative connotations of the word ‘consequence’ and why we think it needs to become a neutral term. For perfectionists, there can be a lot of fear around failing, and the consequences that arise from it. The characteristics of being a perfectionist are by no means a bad thing, but they can become unhealthy and limiting when you aren’t viewing things through the right filter. Perfectionism can also often be at odds with experimentation. Experimentation is super important and has a lot of great qualities, but if you fear failure and have a deeply negative association with the term consequence, then that can stop you from trying out new things in your business and life.
What You Need To Ask Yourself When Faced With Multiple Decisions To Be Made in Your Business
As service-based business owners, we are often scared of the consequences of the decisions that we make. We often view it through the lens of ‘should I do this, or should I do that?’ and expect a correct answer. But the truth is that each option comes with its own pros and cons and it’s up to you to make the best of whichever option you choose.
Instead of asking which decision is the right one, we challenge you to ask yourself the following. What are the consequences of this decision? Do I like them? Do they feel good? Are they in alignment with my values? Ask yourself what the consequences are and weigh the effects of that decision, instead of agonizing over which decision is superior to the other.
How To Bring Choice Back Into Your Business Practice
One of our biggest goals is to help you create freedom and financial security in your life, so that you truly, for maybe the first time in your entire life, have the freedom to choose. The freedom to choose is a gift, and it’s a privilege that not many people have. By learning how to view consequences as neutral, you are empowering yourself to ask better questions. With a lot of the choices we’re faced with, it’s easy to think that it’s only about the choice. But it’s actually about everything that comes after the choice.
How We Help Our Clients Find Solutions
What we truly love about how we serve our clients in the Incubator is the amazing calculator that Abagail built, which helps clients figure out what their actual capacity is. It helps you determine how much time you have for your clients and, based on that, how much you should charge. You can use the results it gives you as a useful guide for creating and pricing your new offer.
Another great part of this process is that our team does an in-depth critique of your work. And what we have found is that we are asking way more questions during our critique than giving straight-up advice. Because ultimately, it all comes down to choice. There is no one-size-fits-all solution that works for every business because what works for you may not work for someone else!
Choosing Your Pricing Plan
Amongst our clients, we have a wide range of pricing plans, that range anywhere from 60 to 60,000 dollar services. Some of them are on retainer while others offer once-off services or even a combination of the two. You might like the security of being on retainer, or you could find it too monotonous and boring for your business. Either way, it’s all about making a choice based on the unique needs and capacity of your business and the consequences that serve you best.
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That's also one of my tactics to overcome unhealthy perfectionism — becoming comfortable with changing your mind and your goals.
Highlights
The Word We’re Reclaiming and Releasing the Negative Connotations Around It [0:13:12]
What You Need To Ask Yourself When Faced With Multiple Decisions To Be Made in Your Business [0:15:37]
How To Bring Choice Back Into Your Business Practice [0:17:56]
How We Help Our Clients Find Solutions [0:30:21]
Choosing Your Pricing Plan [0:32:25]
ON TODAY’S SHOW
Abagail & Emylee
The Strategy Hour Podcast
We help overwhelmed and creative entrepreneurs break down their Oprah-sized dreams to create a functioning command center to tame the chaos of their business. Basically, we think you’re totally bomb diggity, we’re about to uplevel the shiz out of your business.
KEY TOPICS
Consequences, Decision making, Choice, Pricing, Season of Business, Goals
