Episode 73: Catapulting Into 2022: Living With One Hand Open

The last two years have been fraught with worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. As things are starting to come back this year, how do we capitalize powerfully both in the market and in our personal lives? In today’s solo episode we are going to unpack key lessons learned during 2021 and how we can propel ourselves into 2022 by setting an achievable game plan for the next three years. We'll dive into three critical questions every entrepreneur should be asking themselves going into the new year, while we understand more about the different mindsets we can have when we approach any situation. Also, stay tuned for the three words that will define Seth’s life in 2021 and a special bonus for those who stick around to the end of the episode. Grab your coffee and sit back as we launch into today’s dive into taking on 2022 with a fury!

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3 Key Takeaways

1. A true visionary needs constraints to be successful. 
2. Focus on the internal and the existing rather than the things external and in the future.
3. Live with one hand open to better give to those you love.

Show Notes

Three important questions to ask yourself going into 2022.

• How do you want to show up in your life in 2022?
• How do you want to impact others relationally in 2022?
• What is going to make you reach the next level of success in 2022?

"Find a word that sums up each of these questions and write it in your phone so that it’s always at the forefront of your mind." - Seth Buechley

Seth’s three profound reflections gleaned in 2021 to provide clarity in the new year.

• There is tremendous value in having people willing to partner in your business. Partners can be the best sounding board and can enforce healthy limits. 
• It’s extremely important to fastidiously read through each contract you sign. Don’t just look at all the potential positives, look carefully through every possible risk.  
• Great leaders have an innate call to mentorship. Pass on the baton to others, don’t just invest in others, not just yourself. 

"Like creativity, a visionary needs constraints to be successful." - Seth Buechley

The importance of the six hats. 

• The white hat is the logical hat that focuses on things that are factual.
• The blue hat is the conductor’s hat that controls the organization. 
• The green hat is the creative hat that generates ideas and less criticism.
• The red hat is the heart’s hat that fuels your passions and emotions.
• The yellow hat is the optimist hat that looks for positive conclusions.
• The black hat is the judge’s hat that scrutinizes each situation. 

"Often it’s so easy to get stuck in just wearing just one of these hats. It’s important to look beyond our current mindset and look at each situation with different perspectives." - Seth Buechley

3 Key Insights to help you catapult into 2022!

1. Learn from the past, live in the present, and plan for the future. 
2. Focus on the internal and the existing rather than the things external and in the future.
3. Are you overloaded to the point where….

• You are not effective?
• You are not living with rest and joy?
• You aren’t available to those that need you?

"You gotta be bigger on the inside than you are on the outside." - John Maxwell

How to make better connections in networking using the FORD principles.

• F is for: Ask about the person’s family.
• O is for: Ask about their occupation. 
• R is for: Ask about the person’s relationships. 
• D is for: Ask about the person’s dreams. 

"This gives excellent direction for steering an effective conversation as these are things nearly everyone likes to talk about." - Seth Buechley

Crucial advice for entrepreneurs heading into 2022.

• Commit to changing your thinking and being clear on your intentions. Your intentions will drive your attention.
• Come as you will be. Write down what you want the next three years of your life to look like, and then take steps in that direction.
• Share your dreams and goals with your spouse, and business partners where appropriate for accountability.
• Double down on your personal development. Utilize the Growth Day App and the Full Focus Planner to better manage your time and day to day. (Links in Show notes).

"Make a list of your projected outcomes in the next three years and then ask yourself, “what’s the next step?” - Seth Buechley

Resources For You:

• Seth recommends https://www.growthday.com/ with Brendon Burchard.
• Banish distractions with the Full Focus Planner https://fullfocusplanner.com/

• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected] 
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude