| Mar. 01 2007 at 3:30 PM |
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Alan Hall's balanced life pillars fit in nicely with Step 1 in the 10 Steps to Open for Business: Create a Life Plan.
Just wondering, how many of you have actually taken the time to map out your life plan? We keep hearing how critical it is from many distinct sources.
Have you done it? If so, was it worth the energy? If not, what's keeping you from it?
Joel Welsh
chief community officer
StartupNation
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CEO
Showcase U
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| Mar. 02 2007 at 11:14 AM |
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I'd describe my life plan as more like a set of guidelines rather than
a blueprint. That said, my life plan does give me direction when
making business and personal decisions.
For instance based on our life plan we made the decision to start a
food manufacturing company rather than a retail bakery. The hours
retail bakers keep are incredible. Although the Internet gives you
access to a wider market, you are still very limited by geography.
Every time I walk into our bakery I am amazed at what we have available
to us.
Steve - Kirk Foods, LLC home of the Gluten Free Cookie Factory - To reach any significant goal, you must leave your comfort zone. - Hyrum W. Smith, Founder, Franklin Quest
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| Mar. 02 2007 at 1:34 PM |
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Joel,
We chose a similar path as Steve. Having a production shop vs. retail was a choice we made so we would have more control over our time. I would say the 10 steps to be open for business was very influential in making us think, generating questions that resulted in better decisions.
As far as a map for a life plan, ours is alive. We add and a just continuously to stay current. We think of it almost like a tree where the life plan is at the top with business plan, life goals and family goals all branching out underneath. It is an important part of keeping us on track.
-Daniel Inspired artisan chocolates-www.chokolajchocolate.com
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