Stick to the basics

Hey Reader,

Often I feel like I could skip ahead. Like I know what it’s about and then I fast forward.

This newsletter today is an important reminder for myself as well.

When my son was a bit younger, like last year, he was trying to walk. He was practicing one step at a time.

Now, when we’re going to the park, he loves to run around.

There are situations where he is less comfortable. So he slows down.

He takes it one step at a time.

Obviously, it doesn’t always work. He falls down and gets back up.

That’s a lesson for another day.

He slows down to focus on each step again.

He is focused on the basics.

Often I feel like sprinting.

In reality, I should slow down and focus on the basics.

We try to post everywhere daily. Reach out to clients. Do so much more.

Especially in the beginning of a business, there are just so many things to do.

This is when I have to remind myself.

When I’m overwhelmed and feel the strain, I gotta slow down and stick to the basics.

Focus on taking it one step at a time.

For this, you need to understand what you’re doing. You also need to know your priorities.

For me, this means customer success first.

What can I do to help my clients succeed this moment?

Only one thing.

What is non-negotiable on my list?

For me, this is my newsletter.

It’s my personal letter to you.

So writing my newsletter is also helpful to slow down.

Take a step back. Focus on the basics.

Then take one step forward.

What’s your one thing today?

Reply to this Mail!

Your Jowi

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