While You're Getting Ready, They're Getting Rich

The Growth Insight 🌱

While You're Getting Ready, They're Getting Rich

Look, I'll be direct: You're probably spending too much time "getting ready" and not enough time actually doing the damn thing.

The Problem Everyone Faces

You know the drill:

• Reading another business book

• Watching another "how-to" video

• Planning the perfect strategy

• Waiting to feel "ready"

Meanwhile, opportunities are passing you by.

The Real Success Playbook

1. Get in the Right Rooms 🚪

Hard Truth: Your skills mean nothing if you're in the wrong room.

What Actually Works:

• Reach out to 5 people in your industry daily

• Share your work publicly (even if it's not perfect)

• Join communities where your target audience hangs out

Real Example: I landed my first major client after DMing Justin Kan (Twitch co-founder) offering to help with his TikTok. One connection → multiple opportunities.

2. Start Small, Look Professional 💼

The Secret: No one knows what they're doing at first. But there's a difference between being new and looking amateur.

Quick Wins:

• Register your LLC ($300 well spent)

• Create simple contracts (templates exist)

• Set up proper payment systems

• Build basic processes

Lesson Learned: Lost my first client because we had no systems. Best $5,000 lesson ever.

3. Buy Speed 🚀

Stop trying to figure everything out alone.

Smart Moves:

• Invest in coaching (it's cheaper than mistakes)

• Join paid communities in your space

• Buy courses from people who've done it

• Reach out to potential mentors

Reality Check: One good mentor saved us 6 months of trial and error.

4. Forget the Fancy Stuff 🎭

Nobody cares about:

• Your title

• Your office

• Your business cards

• Your perfect website

They care if you can solve their problem.

5. The 24-Hour Rule ⏰

Got an idea? Here's your new rule: Take one concrete action within 24 hours.

Examples:

• Build a quick landing page

• Message one potential customer

• Create a rough prototype

• Write the first draft

The Action Plan

1. Today: Reach out to 3 people in your industry

2. This week: Set up basic business infrastructure

3. This month: Find one mentor or join one paid community

4. Always: Take action within 24 hours of any new idea

The Bottom Line

Success isn't about being ready. It's about being in motion.

Stop learning. Start doing.

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