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TBS143 Fear of change and taking imperfect action
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They say the only constant in life is change.

So why are so many of us so scared of it? It seems one common way to avoid change and the amazing benefits it so often brings, is to get stuck on doing things ‘perfectly’.

This manifests in the form of control behaviours like clinging to menial and low-value tasks ourselves (think: doing your own bookkeeping or spending hours on designing your own letterhead).

Rather than get bogged down in self-fulfilling behaviours that keep us from the real work in our businesses and lives, wouldn’t it be better to delegate or outsource the small stuff to someone? 

Part of the resistance often comes from the old “but they can’t do it as good as me” syndrome and Michaela talks to Waz about a friend of hers in just that situation.

The guys share some tips and stories that might help you to avoid falling into the same trap…

Tradies In Business

Nicole Cox

Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole ‘Nic’ Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families’ future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to ‘get off the tools’ and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!

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