You don’t need to solve the whole problem

Published about 8 hours ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader,

1. A quick word from Zach

Most owners don’t avoid strategic work because they don’t care. They avoid it because the work feels unclear, too large, or less urgent than the problems already demanding attention.

The result is that the business stays busy without getting better. This week, I want to help you identify one important piece of “on the business” work you’ve been avoiding, break it into a smaller first move, and make real progress on it.

2. Something worth reading

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber is one of the clearest books on the difference between doing the work of the business and building the business itself. It’s especially helpful when you realize the company is staying busy but not becoming stronger, clearer, or less dependent on you.

3. Something worth thinking about

“

Go to work on your business rather than in it.

~ Michael E. Gerber, The E-Myth Revisited

4. Something worth trying

The work you’ve been avoiding probably feels too unclear or too large to finish in one sitting. You don’t need to finish it this week. You need to make the first move.

The First Move Worksheet will help you identify one important strategic result, break it into three clear next steps, and schedule one focused hour to begin.

That's it from me this week.

P.S. As I plan for future issues of Dear Sam, I'd love your input. If I were to go deeper into one of the following, which would you choose? Hit reply, and let know!

Reclaiming time and margin
Increasing profits for the business
Learning to multiply time through delegation
Leading at home and at work
Something else?

To thriving,

Zach Wise

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