The Struggle with Time

Happy Labor Day :)

I get questions all the time about what problems people are having and how to improve in their business.

Here's one inquiry I received last month that I'm just getting around to. Enjoy.

“Lately, I feel a struggle with time , almost like I need a 28 hr clock. I realize that competitors have an army of workers to complete their tasks, as for myself it's just me and the mountain becomes harder to climb with no support.”

I call this:

The Struggle with Time

When it comes to time, it doesn’t matter who you are, we all have the same 24 hrs in a day. It’s not about having 28 hours in a day but how you use your 24 hours. I’ve been in your shoes thinking to myself "if I use every moment with my hard work I can make it.", right? Soon enough, burnout sets in (feeling fatigued, stressed, overwhelmed) and I’m in no better position than I was before. After doing some major personal development, I learned that if working harder isn’t working as much as I would like, I would need to work smarter. Take the time to understand how you can make parts of your business more efficient even if you are the only employee.

A few ways you could maximize your time:

• Keep things simple
• Set an allotted time for an activity and stick to it
• Eliminate your distractions (Cell phones, emails, etc...)
• Set minimum goals and deadlines
• Track your progress
• Study your results
• Study one skill you feel you need most to improve your business

Once you understand how to manage your time you’ll see that even big corporations run into the same problems, regardless if they have the workforce or not. Maximizing time (Time Management) is a skill in itself. The mountain can be climbed one step at a time, all you need to do is focus on the next step.

Have a great week.

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Shaheim

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Biting off more than you can chew...

I got a response to my survey question and this is what was asked:

"You don't want to be over zealous and bite off more than you can chew so how do you know where to begin when you decide to start your business?"

Well, it will depend on the question you ask yourself. Many people will figure out what they may be thinking about doing and then try to figure out how. While their in the process of thinking this over they think about their why. And if the work is too difficult that's the moment the dream tends to die. People have this imaginary wall that seems like a constant obstacle of where to go next or how to even get started. The minimal question in this process is why do you want to do it. 

Your process should be Why, How, then What. To know where you should begin, find out your Why first. Why is it important to open up this business? How do you plan on solving this issue? What can you provide or do to solve this problem? You see, businesses are about solving problems. The more you help people solve a problem and  the better you are at doing it... the more money you can make and gain notoriety. 

So here's a few ideas to think about before starting a business. Are you ready?

• Think about something that gets your emotions involved where there is a problem to be solved. For example: "I needed something shipped overnight when I absolutely needed it sent and delivered without fail": FedEx. Or "I'm so tired of buying CD's and spending hours downloading and burning CD's of my favorite songs while carrying around this bulky CD player to listen to those songs": Apple IPod. Or "I like to travel but hotels are so expensive, why can't I just stay on someone's couch for a few days and pay a fraction of what I'd pay a hotel": AirBnB. This is you why. Why is it important to you?

• Think of how people would benefit from your product or service. How will it make their lives easier? How will it make their lives more convenient? If people do not have a problem to be solved then your product or service isn't of use to them. People buy out of what they feel they need to have to solve a problem. So give them something they could actually use. You don't have to create something that will work for everybody as trying to solve everyone's problem is almost impossible. Solve a problem for a group and be the best at it. Selling air conditioners in Antarctica might not be the best business model, so it has to make sense?

• Ask yourself is it moral and ethical? You want to make sure that the need your solving for won't violate code of ethics policies or get you locked up and thrown in jail.

• Does it excite you to learn more about building on this idea for a product or service? Does it get you inspired to go out and find the resources to make it a reality? What is it? Think about when you wake up in the morning to go to work. Most people don't get too excited about going to work, as my wife would say, "I don't feel like being an adult today." If you love your job, then you're in a good place and this isn't necessarily for you. But think about your idea and identify what the product or service is. When you think about it, does it make you want to drop everything and go out there and take on the world? It should. Whatever you choose be passionate about it.

There are many things to think about when starting a business but you don't need to take a big bite to know if it tastes good. Nibble a bit at a time and follow the ways I've described to see if it will be a business you'd be happy to bring to the world. 

About the Author:

Shaheim Kellum is a mentor and consultant looking to answer the questions of at least one person a day to better their life and/or their business. Could that person be you? Answer his survey question and become one of the many people he has helped with his powerful advice. Answer survey question here.


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"A goal is but a wish unless it has a deadline and a measurable result."

"Getting specific in what you want to accomplish is super important in the planning. We work in Vision, Value and Objective to get goals completed and keep productivity high. To do this we look at what determines if the vertical or venture is a success to your calculated amount."

"The hardest part is to find someone legit that doesn't want you for all your money just to do something I love... The person that you need to put in power is YOU. You are the number 1 asset you need and will set the stage for the culture of business you want around you. Got it?"

"...over the years and in my own opinion, I've learned the top 3 things that keep people from succeeding are; an unclear vision, unclear objectives and procrastination."

"Every time you open your mouth to speak, you're letting the world know who you are. Make sure you have something to say. Make sure you use your words for construction of others not destruction."

"There is evidence that no matter what you do, you only have two hours of peak performance every day. Two hours. It proves your productivity is a scarce resource and you have even less time than you thought to get things done. Get the most done in your peak time."

"SUCCESS IS A WAY OF LIFE! Take the time to invest in your success!"

"Having Top of Mind Awareness is all about being in the topic of conversation. That's the fight you have in being in business... being in the conversation as so many are not."

"... products and visuals help in marketing but the real question is, who does it represent? That's called Branding. That's what sells. That's what makes your leverage. That's what builds your audience and grows your fanbase. Make sense?"

 "It's about doing what you love and sharing that with the world."

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Shaheim Says... Networking is ONLY handing over your business card?

Shaheim Says... 

"Networking is more than just handing over a business card, it's making an investment in yourself." - Shaheim Kellum

Huh? How could it be an investment in yourself, you ask? Easy, it's you choosing yourself and you putting forth the effort to learn about yourself. For example, you attend a networking event and speak to a person that seems to be of interest. The conversation is brief and non-engaging. And let's say you hand your business card to the person. Will they call? Maybe. Maybe not. But you would not have learned anything about yourself until the person takes action on either side. If the person calls, though your conversation was brief and non-engaging, it may have been powerful enough for the person to consider you a resource or an opportunity. If the person doesn't call, then it has taught you that you may want to work on your engagement and conversation skills.


You see, the business card is the proposal or offer you give out to make a connection for further conversation, acquisition of services and/or future endeavors. But the real lesson is how effective you were in opening your mouth. As I always say "every time you open your mouth, you tell the world who you are, so you might as well have something to say." Shaheim Says Video...

So let me ask you this, would you invest into something that is worth it? What about yourself, do you think you're worth it? Do you feel like you are worth your own time? The thought of you not answering "YES" to these questions would be astounding as we all think we're worth it. (You better be, if you're looking to be in business.) But knowing that you would invest into something that you feel is worth it, is one of the greatest obstacles to overcome in making a decision. Don't you agree?

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Choosing Yourself

Choosing yourself has to be one of the best concepts I ever learned. What do I mean? I mean, you don't need someone to say "I choose {insert your name here} or "I choose you."

You, can say it. Will it mean anything? Well, that's up to you. You see, people have this notion we've grown accustomed to where we seek the approval or recommendation of others to be chosen. To feel like we've made it. Do you need someone to tell you that you're a leader, an innovator or a success? If you think it's possible or you think it's so, then do it for you.

"Success is what it means to you." - Shaheim Kellum

I'll explain that quote at another time but the point is, you can choose. And if no one has ever said it to you before, YOU, can choose you.

So now that you're the "Chosen One", you can make an investment into yourself. Your personal knowledge, your productivity and your capabilities are all areas of value. They're valuable to you and others but until you invest in the development of yourself, you won't grow. (

Challenge 

Here's my challenge to you. Challenge yourself by asking, what did I learn about myself in a given situation. It could be an interaction, performing an activity or studying a new concept to implement in your business. Every situation, every interaction and every activity has a lesson to be learned. How you find that lesson is a reflection of your current understanding of yourself. So it's important to be honest with yourself, and if you don't know then you don't know but the challenge is to find out.

"Time to take action." 

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