Are you tired of feeling like your business plan is more of a fancy paperweight than a dynamic roadmap guiding you towards success? We’ve all been there—great ideas and intentions that, unfortunately, end up gathering dust. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, we’re going to dive into creating an actionable business plan that’s not only practical but one that you’ll actually use.
The Pitfalls of Grand Plans
How often have you set aside hours to create an expansive, multi-page business plan only to abandon it? Big, lofty plans often lack a clear connection to our day-to-day actions, making them hard to follow through. They sound great in theory but are so far removed from your current reality that bridging the gap seems impossible. These grand plans focus on what we should want rather than what truly resonates with us.
Introducing the 90-Day Plan
Enter the 90-day plan—a more immediate, tangible approach to reaching your goals. Unlike five-year plans that can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops, the 90-day plan is an actionable business plan that makes your goals achievable.
- Focus on Short-Term Wins: Your goals for the next 90 days should feel tangible and immediate. This approach not only makes your objectives more realistic but also keeps you motivated by providing early wins.
- Set Feel-Good Objectives: Choose goals that excite you. Pick two to three objectives for the next three months that you’re genuinely passionate about. Enjoying the process is vital for long-term commitment.
- Break It Down: Once you’ve set your objectives, break them down into key actions you can take each week or even each day. Identify the measurable results to track your progress.
- Navigate Obstacles with Intuition: Consider potential roadblocks and use your intuition to find solutions. Whether it’s identifying obstacles that are merely in your mind or deciding what needs outsourcing, trust your inner voice to guide you.
Example: Embrace What You Love
Let’s say you’ve chosen podcasting as a key objective for your strategy. Break down the steps: drafting episodes, recording, editing, and publishing. Identify obstacles like finding time and managing SEO, then decide if these tasks need a helping hand or if they simply require better time management.
Reflect and Act
Before we wrap up, take a moment to think about one goal that really excites you. Why does it light you up, and what small step can you take this week to move closer to it? Focusing on these micro-actions compounds over time, leading to significant breakthroughs.
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Want to see a real example of a 90 day game plan in action? Check out this post where I walk you through planning my next 90 days utilizing intuitive but simple strategies.