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Align your circles . . . Circle 1 - Passion Circle 2 - Ability Circle 3 - Profitability
To find your "sweet spot" of purpose and performance, you must be able to define each of these three circles. What are you most passionate about? What makes you feel fully alive? As a leader, what brings you most joy? Got it? Now move to ability. What are your greatest skills? What are you best at...either as a person, a solopreneur, or a corporate leader? Now...where do your passions and your abilities overlap? You're almost there! Now look at profitability. It's not enough to be passionate and skilled--you must be able to articulate what your market wants and is willing to pay for. If you have multiple products and services that are all in demand, then look at your margins. You can carry as many "pet projects" as you have energy for, but you'd better put 80% of your resources and attention on the intersection of all three circles! If you can't define any of these circles, then don't do anything else until you do. Ask your colleagues. Ask your customers. Ask your mentors. Hire a coach until you can name these three essentials with clarity, conviction, and confidence. Now you have your sweet spot. Now you're ready to work. |
