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Holy Smokes!!

Ever since we made the decision this Saturday to rent a house in Pebble Beach to hold three Business Acceleration retreats over four weeks, it’s been a whirlwind of activity. Since then I…

… Planned the 4-day agenda for all three retreats

… Wrote up a 4 page invitation that gives people a sense of what is included

… Designed the retreat web page that will be LIVE, first thing tomorrow

… Arranged for two support staff to fly out for each retreat

… Hired the caterer and video crew to come in and film

… Created an outreach campaign to fill five available spot available for each retreat

… Booked two VIP days with clients who want one-on-one time with me

… Designed the masterclass training I will be holding next Tuesday

… Continued with my usual stuff of coaching clients, leading the team and writing these daily emails

Why am I telling you all this?

I’m recounting all I’ve gotten done over the past few days because it’s evidence of what can happen when you listen to your intuition, make a courageous decision and simply go for it.

When you stop overthinking and start executing, your limbic brain kicks into gear, finds a creative solution and mobilizes you into action.

I inherited my propensity for risk-taking and taking action from my dad growing up. I can remember as young as five, noticing that my dad liked to play big. Whether it was doing “zero gravity” in his Cessna on a Saturday morning plane ride, buying horses at auction without any place to put them, or piling the entire family into a Cortez and driving cross-country, my dad and mom were committed to creating an interesting life and knew that meant taking risks.

I’ve taken plenty of risks in business over the years and they’ve all paid off.

Like the time I took the $5000 earmarked for my engagement ring and headed off to Hong Kong by myself to buy our first batch of inventory that eventually launched our first business.

Or when I agreed to start a business for a graduate school friend, designed and produced the product in 4 months and then went on the Canadian equivalent of QVC and sold $500,000 in under 20 minutes. (I was so scared I got sick to my stomach before going on.)

When we take risks and try outrageous things, we discover just how strong and capable we really are.

How about you? Where in your business are you taking risks? Where are you stepping outside your comfort zone to make big something happen?

If your answer is nowhere, I will wager a bet that your business has flat-lined or perhaps never got off the ground. That’s because the biggest rewards in business come from the biggest (although calculated) risks.

Today, I am asking you to take a risk. Make that call you have been avoiding; book that venue for your first event or say yes to that opportunity that is knocking. Because the moment you do, you activate the “kickassness” that’s in all of us and become a little more courageous in all areas of your life.

BTW… if you are open to taking courageous action and need some ideas, I’ve got an invitation for you.

How about you hop on a plane in just a few weeks and come here to Pebble Beach, so you and I can roll up our sleeves and take your business to the next level? Not only will we accomplish in 4 days what takes others 4 to 6 months, you’ll also return home feeling more clear, confident and more kickass. Click here to request information about my upcoming retreats. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. ;0)

I’d love to hear about your propensity for risk and how it’s impacting your success in business.  Comment below!!

To What’s Possible,

Jane

PS. SAVE THE DATE! While I LOVE writing for you every morning, I would much prefer connecting with you LIVE. To that end, I’d like to invite you to join me next Tuesday for one of my favorite trainings, The Kickass Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success– How to Accelerate your growth by nailing the four realms of business success and stepping powerfully into your role as CEO. Click here to grab your seat. ;0)