2x2: Why change fails

Hello! Shawn here. And welcome back to this week’s edition of the 2x2 Newsletter. Your premier Friday email for doing the important work that matters while creating and protecting your free time to enjoy life. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s dive in… Check this out [1:]([Yours truly podcasting about growing your business without going crazy]( I was a guest on the Bookworm podcast, where Mike and I had some great conversations around The E-Myth. Particularly, we discussed how to think like a business owner and how to run things more efficiently and profitably. 2: [How to manage complex change]( Speaking of how to think like a business owner… If you’re trying to implement change, you’ll need to have the vision, the skills, the incentive, the resources, and the action plan… otherwise you’re in trouble and the change will fail. Something to think about 1: Third-Way Problem SolvingWhen you have a binary decision in front of you (just two options), but neither option is what you want… pause and ask yourself: Is there is a third option you’re not seeing? Is there another way? What would it look like to do things differently altogether? 2: The Law of ClarityOne of [the 8 Laws of Focus]( is the Law of Clarity. We know this because the very definition of focus is "maximum clarity" and it is therefore impossible to live a focused life without being clear on what matters and what to do about it. This is true for the big picture of your life's core values, all the way down to the small tasks you do each day. * * * — Shawn 👋 Whenever you’re ready, here is how I can help you: 1: [Start with the]([free Focus Assessment]( to get your personalized roadmap to eliminate busywork, procrastination, and burnout. 2: Join 3,500 creative professionals who have declared their goals and reset their schedule in order to do more of the important work that matters. Get instant access to the [Focus Course](. 3: [Join our growing Membership community]( and get your all-access pass to our entire course library along with weekly accountability and ongoing workshops. (Recommended.) 4: Business Owner? Hit reply if you’re interested in running your full-time business on part-time hours. [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, 714 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030, United States