"I want to write a 3 year plan, but I don't want to waste the time since I know everything will change."
- Anonymous
I love a good business plan! The first 90 days, the 6-month goal and the 1-year targets! It is BEAUTIFUL! Then comes the "GUESS WORK."
Where do you want this company in 3 years? 5 years? 10 years? What is your exit strategy?
Right now, ask yourself - WHERE do YOU want to be personally 3, 5 or 10 years from now? Do you have any REALISTIC idea of where the world will take you in that timeframe? Look back 5 years… did you think you would be where you are today? How about 10 years back?
Forecasting those silly questions… seriously, what a waste of time.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
The question you must ask is: "How far out can I influence my own success?" If you truly BELIEVE, you have the ability, with greater than 75% assurance, control your 10-year future, and then write it in your plans. Otherwise, stick to what is REASONABLE.
Running a business is like training a dog. You have to continue to focus on the small details that lead to bigger success. Teaching the dog not to pee on the carpet EVENTUALLY leads to the dog barking to go outside to use the restroom. You cannot just stick him outside though.
We have to work through the small steps first to get to the big steps later. Where do I want my business to be in 3 years? Still running. What it looks like may change, but I still want it around. Where do I want to be personally in 3 years? Alive. Whether in Louisiana or East Pakistan is a lesser concern.
You cannot predict the FUTURE. Deal with what you can influence and affect. Let the rest fall as it may!
Cheers,
Zach
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