I don’t have to tell you that sometimes life gets in the way; we’ve all experienced it.
We get sick, have an accident, face a disappointment, deal with a busted hot water heater — you name it! Life can be unpleasant or inconvenient.
Every time, life gets in the way — if you let it!
Last week, I held a big launch event for my business, which you may have noticed. But what you couldn’t have known was that life got in the way, right in the middle of the launch.
There I was, all set to present a 3-day Masterclass I’d been planning for weeks, ready to share my proven Headliner Method for catapulting a coaching business. People were fired up and ready to learn.
And then I had to take my kid to the ER!
Thankfully, he’s A-OK, and that’s what’s most important! But I’m also grateful I had the support system and fortitude to pull off the event without a hitch.
As a coach, I would be remiss not to turn this ordeal into a learning experience for you, so consider this a reminder.
1. Life gets in the way. 2. You should always have a backup plan in place.
I realize this is easier for some people than others (psst: if you tend to do everything yourself and hate asking for help, I’m talking to you.) But the reality is, you have to figure it out.
Anything can happen at any time. Why let a bout of food poisoning, a crashing laptop, or a traffic jam on your way home from the airport derail your business?
When life gets in the way, the show must go on.
If you’ve neglected to build a support system, who will help to keep things on track?
If you’re not mentally prepared to handle a crisis, how will you keep rolling?
You need the will and a way.
I know you’re up to big things — building a business, changing careers, growing your family, pursuing dreams — and I want you to be able to carry on.
I encourage you to give this some thought and urge you to make it a priority.
But I get it. Sometimes this is easier said than done.