Boost your productivity as an entrepreneur

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Ok, so let's start by asking, what drives you to be a Soloprenuer / Creative Professional?  

  • A.
    The skill I have to offer - I love it!
  • B.
    The flexible schedule it enables - I couldn't bear a 9-5 job!
  • C.
    I get to work in a coffee shop (or equivalent)
• 2.
  I get it, a normal job just doesn’t bring benefits like that, does it? That said, if you could call back one benefit of a normal job, what would it be? 

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    A boss that holds me to account
  • B.
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    Colleagues to banter with
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    A clear set of tasks to execute
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    A regular salary
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    The team effort
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    Not having to do the tax return
• 3.
  Being a soloprenuer is not easy though - Especially when it comes to productivity? What is your greatest challenge? 

  • A.
    My own limiting beliefs stops me taking the necessary actions
  • B.
    I’m tempted to do what’s easiest over what is most effective
  • C.
    I seek out and implement WAY TOO MANY methods
  • D.
    I find myself feeling stuck, not sure what my next step is
  • E.
    I need others to bounce ideas off and gain feedback from
• 4.
  In Nir Eyals book, Indistractable, he says ‘Distraction is rooted in discomfort’, which of the following might be the cause of your discomfort?’ 

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    Overwhelm
  • B.
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    Loneliness / Isolation
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    Avoiding the hard work or the work I don’t enjoy
• 5.
  Let's get real for a moment, which drink do you start your day with...

  • A.
    A Medium Skinny Latte
  • B.
    A Very Strong Coffee
  • C.
    A Cup Of Tea
  • D.
    A Glass of Water
  • E.
    A glass of something else...
• 6.
  Finally - Where do you need most help, right now? 

  • A.
    My head feels cluttered - I need to simplify my work flow
  • B.
    I struggle to work by myself - I need others to engage with
  • C.
    I lack self management - I need a coach to push me forward

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Top Tip:  Increase Your Accountability

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  Working on your own, gives you so much freedom, right? You can work the hours that suit you, You can work in a location that works for you, (I love a coffee shop)You can even decide what you work on The problem is, there's no one to hold you accountable. It's easy to skip over the tasks you don't like, It's likely that you'll give in to fear and limiting beliefs, It's tempting to go the easy route rather than the most beneficial one, After all, no one's asking any questions. There's no risk of being disciplined or fired. The only person that suffers is.... well, you. I've been there and I get itTruth is, a lack of accountability gets us in the endWe don't achieve the goal,knowing that we could have done. The frustration and disappointment only lands back in our hands. We fell short our potential. All for the sake of that social media dopamine hit, the pile of mess in the corner, the plan we revised hundreds of times but never acted upon. Yet, if someone held me to the goals I set myself. I know I could have achieved. Nothing motivates me more than the fear of telling people I've not achieved or taken action. Before I get to the top tip about accountability, let me introduce myself; Hey, I'm TomFounder and Facilitator of the People On A Pursuit CommunityWhen I launched my business, Cornerstone Entertainment ltd, I soon discovered that working at home by myself was much harder than it seemed. Sure, as a professional Comedy Magician, I had the enjoyment of traveling the UK, performing at high energy events, packed full of people. However, this was polarised with hours at home by myself, where I had sole responsibility to make it work as a business. As a husband and father of three, alongside a job that involves travel, I still have restraints on the time to which I can work on my business. I have to be efficient and effective, whilst also retaining the enjoyment of a creative job that I love.I'd flip from idea to idea, project to project, often searching for the quick win, the easy money, the simplest gaol to execute. Until one day, a mentor of mine said, 'Tom, slow down, focus on one or two projects and maximise them.' I started to deep dive into learning about goal execution and productivity, building myself a framework that has since helped me and many others, grow their work with efficiency and simplicity. It was a game changer. So here is my top tip for you;Share your goals with someone who can check in on you from time to time. You need someone who can be encouraging yet also direct. Someone who can both care for, and challenge you. I always feel more positive, more aligned and definitely more sure of what I'm doing with my week, when we have finished the community calls— Poppy Royana, poppyroyanaaudio.co.ukDon't let those tasks that give you traction, slip away because of discomfort or distraction. Hold yourself accountable to achieving the goals you deserve. AN INVITATIONWould you like a 14 day free trial of The People On A Pursuit Community?You'll get the accountability, community and strategy you need to win those goals in no time!
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  Top Tip: Be Intentional About Community

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  Working on your own, gives you so much freedom, right? You can work the hours that suit you, You can work in a location that works for you, (I love a coffee shop)And there's no one to irritate you or get in your way.The problem is, it can be very isolating and lonelyNo-one to banter with,No-one to bounce ideas back and forth with, No-one to overcome obstacles or navigate opportunities with,Yet, I know it's tempting to stay disconnected, Avoiding the hard work of building relationship. Perhaps you've been burnt on this one before, through a bad experience and frankly, would rather keep your work to yourself. After all, you're self employed because you have something to offer, on your own terms.However, when the road gets tough, you are on your own, And that's no good for anyone. I've had my fingers burnt, but community is still an absolute MUST for me and the work that I do. Truth is, a lack of community gets to us in the endWe find ourselves stuck with no one to ask help from, We find ourselves winning, with no one to celebrate with, We battle through alone for hours, on a problem that could have been solved in minutes. We can easily fall short of our potential, when we don't have the community on hand, to help. All for the sake of working alone,trying to manage on our own terms, Yet, if we had a group of like minded people, with access to collective wisdom.You could achieve so much moreCollective wisdom increases the likelihood of your problem being solved quickly. Before I get to the top tip about building a community, let me introduce myself; Hey, I'm TomFounder and Facilitator of the People On A Pursuit CommunityWhen I launched my business, Cornerstone Entertainment ltd, I soon discovered that working at home by myself was much harder than it seemed. Sure, as a professional Comedy Magician, I had the enjoyment of traveling the UK, performing at high energy events, packed full of people. However, this was polarised with hours at home by myself, where I had sole responsibility to make it work as a business. As a husband and father of three, alongside a job that involves travel, I still have restraints on the time to which I can work on my business. I have to be efficient and effective, whilst also retaining the enjoyment of a creative job that I love.Connecting with other performers, other entrepreneurs, and other creatives has been invaluable. Through the connections made, I've gained opportunities, wisdom, help on all sides of the business, critique, support, encouragement, and often, long lasting friendships that go beyond what I do for a living. In bringing people together, I noticed that everyone's work improved. The community was a game changer for all. So here is my top tip for you;Show up regularly to a group of those also pursuing ambitious goals. Connect with people in your industry, other industries, those with your skills. and those with the complete opposite skillset to you. You'll find a pot full of collective wisdom that soon enough, you'll need to tap into. The most helpful thing about People On A Pursuit Membership was being able to share my wins and struggles with a wide range of other creatives, all at different stages on their own journey. It's reassuring to know that even experienced pros can struggle with self-doubt or personal organisation and motivation at times, and that this is an ongoing struggle. For heaven's sake, Dame Judi Dench still goes to acting classes!— Clare Blanchard, www.clareblanchardbooks.comDon't become isolated from the network of support available to you. Connect regularly with those who can offer insight, skills and perspectives that enhance your work. AN INVITATIONWould you like a 14 day free trial of The People On A Pursuit Community?You'll get the community, accountability and strategy you need to win those goals in no time!
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  Top Tip:  Discover your 20%

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  Working on your own, gives you so much freedom, right? You can work the hours that suit you, You can work in a location that works for you, (I love a coffee shop)You can even decide what tasks you complete each day. The problem is, there's so much you could doSo where do you start? Whether it's improving on the product or service, promoting on social media, attending networking meetings that create new opportunities, developing new income streams or managing the current bucketload of emails from existing clients and opportunities. All of the above each come with a task list of their own, much of which demands daily input and execution. If you type marketing in to google, you'll find thousands of marketing experts telling you a million different ways (all of which are essential!) of how to promote your product or service. HELP I'M OVERWHELMED, I hear you shout,I get it. Truth is, it doesn't need to be this way, We need to understand that it's 20% of the tasks that lead to 80% of the results. Our job, is to simply discover what tasks lie within that 20% and then maximise those tasks. We can easily fall short of our potential, when we are overwhelmed by the possibilities. ]Sure, we've been told by the experts, there's pressure and expectation to be following the trend, Everything promises results if I just stay on top of it all, every day. Yet I just haven't got the timeor emotional capacity to sustain it. You need a simple, repeatable strategy. Before I get to the top tip about strategy, let me introduce myself; Hey, I'm TomFounder and Facilitator of the People On A Pursuit CommunityWhen I launched my business, Cornerstone Entertainment ltd, I soon discovered that working at home by myself was much harder than it seemed. Sure, as a professional Comedy Magician, I had the enjoyment of traveling the UK, performing at high energy events, packed full of people. However, this was polarised with hours at home by myself, where I had sole responsibility to make it work as a business. As a husband and father of three, alongside a job that involves travel, I still have restraints on the time to which I can work on my business. I have to be efficient and effective, whilst also retaining the enjoyment of a creative job that I love.I developed a simple strategy that enabled me to target the core areas of my business each and every day. I divided my business into four spheres of action. The quality of what I do, the opportunities I'm pursuing, the reach of my work and the generation if income. For each of those spheres, I created a TRACTION TASK.A traction task is simply an action that I can complete on a daily or weekly basis, that will predictably lead me to the success of a goal set. So here is my top tip for you;Consider one, repeatable task that if executed regularly, will predictably lead you to success. If you want to write a book - Write 250 words a day. If you want to reach more clients - Be in front of, or reach out to, 25 prospective clients per day."For me, it has been extremely useful to have people to discuss my creative ideas with. Having experienced peers share their insights on what challenges and milestones to look out for is invaluable. Simultaneously, having others support your dreams is incredibly exhilarating and it's a joy to do the same for them in return."— Mark Wisdom, www.markwisdom.co.ukDon't become isolated from the network of support available to you. Connect regularly with those who can offer insight, skills and perspectives that enhance your work. AN INVITATIONWould you like a 14 day free trial of The People On A Pursuit Community?You'll get the strategy, accountability and community you need to win those goals in no time!