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#41 Why successful business owners aren't busy and why you need to shift from playing defense to playing offense

The Sweaty Startup

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The Most Successful Business Owners Decide How to Spend Their Time

The most successful business owners are good at deciding how to spend their money, but they're even better at spending their time. So a personal note, many people think i am very, very busy. But i'm never running around like a chicken with my head cut off. If a close friend comes to town, i can clear several days with absolutely no stress. I say no to activities that aren't getting me closer to my five year goals. And then i just try to get some stuff done when i'm working, stay focused and spend my time on offence.

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