Success creates opportunities, but not all of them are right for you. In episode #1202 of The BIGG Success Show, learn a simple framework to decide what deserves your yes.
[George] One of my earliest businesses was a construction business. We found two houses that we planned to buy, remodel, and sell. (“Flipping” wasn’t a popular term back then.) The seller was facing a significant cash flow squeeze, due to over-expansion.
We completed the acquisition of the two properties. But then, another opportunity presented itself. It was a vacant lot that we could build a speculative (“spec”) house on. So, instead of building a house for a specific customer, we built the house and then looked for a buyer.
My initial instinct was to pass on the spec house. But I’m not a “pass” kind of guy. Besides, all three properties made me feel like saying “No” would mean missing out on an opportunity to make more profit. So I said, “Yes”.
At first, it felt energizing. Productive. Successful even.
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Do you feel that you always have to be productive?
Burn now.
Are you constantly pushing to get to the next level?
Burn now.
Do you jump from one task to another?
Burn now.
Are your evenings and weekends crammed with chores?
Burn now.
Sometimes, you have to burn now to prevent burnout.
You don’t have to be busy now.
It’s okay to not be productive now.
You don’t have to push right now.
That next task can wait now.
The chores don’t have to be done now.
You could use some downtime now.
Occasionally, you have to waste now.
A wasted now is not a now wasted.
You’ll be happier if you don’t do anything now.
So be happy now.
It’s good for you now mentally.
Let your mind flow now to place it doesn’t often visit.
You’ll benefit now physically.
Give your body a break now from the whirlwind pace you keep.
You’ll be better off now emotionally.
Feel the experience of nothing now.
It’s good for you now spiritually.
Commune now with a power greater than yourself.
We know…there’s so much to do.
Don’t do it now.
We know…there are problems that need to be solved.
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Physical discomforts get our attention. We quickly buy a new chair for our desk or get an ergonomically-designed keyboard. We may even go to our doctors for help.
So why don’t we approach mental “discomforts” the same way?
When we experience these symptoms, we tell ourselves that “we must be strong”, “we have to push on”, or something similar.
But these symptoms may be early signs of burnout. Burnout happens gradually as a result of prolonged, unresolved stress.
Smokey Bear says, “Only you can prevent forest fires.”
It’s also true that only you can prevent burnout.
No one will do it for you. It’s up to you to recognize it and do something about it. Here are three things you can do:
# 1 – Don’t get caught in the “superman” or “superwoman” trap. You have a set of expectations. Others have expectations of you. Are they realistic?
You need to have goals, but 144 these goals have to be achievable]. Otherwise, you’ll just get more and more frustrated with yourself.
113 Learn to say “no”] to others when you know that you’ll have to do something superhuman to give them what they want. And by superhuman, we don’t mean “leaping tall buildings”.
We mean setting aside time that you don’t have. Taking on another project when your to-do list is already insane. NOT doing something that’s important to you in order to do something that’s important to them.
Accept the fact that you’re only human – it’s a good thing.
#2 – Get past the “buzz killers”. Some people are all “take” and no “give”. They expect a lot from you, but when you need a friend, they’re no where to be found. Get past them – find some new friends! That’s easy to say, but no so easy to do. However, you’ll be richly rewarded for hanging out with the right crowd.
Places can be buzz killers, too. The most obvious one is where you work. If you’re being asked to do more and more with less and less, you may need to move on. 57 Change the job] or 135 change jobs].
#3 – Find more “buzz builders” One of the secrets to preventing burnout is to make sure you have plenty of enjoyable activities. Work should be one of those, as we just discussed. But you need more than that or you will burnout at some point.
There are many ways to build buzz in your life. Some examples are:
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It’s usually caused by unrelieved, prolonged stress.
It’s important to recognize the signs of burnout early because it’s difficult to fight once you’re in the middle of it. It’s much better to address it early so you can avoid it altogether.
The good people over at iVillage offer a quick test to see if you’re burned out. Just answer thirty very short questions, which will take you less than ten minutes, and you’ll know if you’re burned out. Check it out!
Just in case you need it, here are some bigg resources to help you avoid burnout:
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