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#235: Take 5 minutes and journal on this question [Voice Memo]

Jan 4, 2025

Discover how a single thought-provoking question can reshape your approach to business decisions. The discussion dives into the importance of reflecting on leadership and priorities. With personal insights and practical ideas, listeners are encouraged to envision what their successor might do in their place. It’s a compelling journey into self-reflection that can spark transformative growth.

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Reflecting on what a potential successor would do can foster objectivity and empower better business decision-making.

Creating actionable lists for potential changes can help business owners implement necessary transformations and drive sustained growth.

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The Power of Perspective in Business Decisions

Asking yourself what your replacement would do if you were no longer in your position can greatly enhance business decision-making. This question, proposed by former Intel CEO Andy Grove, encourages a level of objectivity that many entrepreneurs struggle to maintain while immersed in daily operations. By contemplating the actions of an ideal successor, business owners can identify necessary changes that may otherwise go unaddressed due to fear or perceived complexity. Such a perspective fosters clarity in prioritizing tasks and initiatives that can drive growth and improvement.

Reflecting on Business Decisions: What Would Your Successor Do?

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