Choose Your Creative Player: Business Owner đ¸
Listen, despite what every god and their dog is spouting on LinkedIn, not everyone can be a business owner. It takes real guts and a whole lot of self-belief.
But youâve made it here, so weâd be willing to wager a bet that you have got what it takes. First, letâs go on a little future expedition of what life might look like for youâŚ
A Day in the Life of a Successful Entrepreneur â¤ď¸âđĽ
You wake up in the home you once dreamed ofâa space that reflects your success and creativity. Your business is thriving. Youâve built a brand that people not only recognise but love and your ideas have positively impacted the world. You feel a deep sense of gratitude as you brew your morning coffee.
You once hated waking up, but now itâs your favourite time of day. 6 am mornings seemed impossible. You had previously screenshotted your snooze alarm by accident so many times that you could have hosted a photography exhibition titled âNot Today, Satanâ.
These days are different though. You leap out of bed for the extra hours of quiet focus that set you up for the day ahead.
Each night, you sleep, dreaming of that first sip of coffee. It is your happy timeâanother 24 hours to do exactly what you want and how you want to.
The day begins with a quick review of your business goals. You can design a life that aligns with your values with every milestone reached. Long gone are the tense meetings with your boss, pleading your case to justify the tiniest bonuses or pay increases.
You no longer have to beg anyone else to recognise your worth. Now, you can create a business that treats people like humans, not robots.
And youâre successfully mastering this more with every day and new person that joins your team.
Today, your focus is on scaling your business even further. Youâll meet with your team, brainstorm new offerings, and prepare for an upcoming keynote speech at an entrepreneurial summit.
Your online community is buzzing with activity. Social media posts showcasing your products and insights have generated engagement, and your inbox is filled with glowing client feedback and new inquiries. Creators, influencers, and customers consistently seek opportunities to represent your brand.
Scaling your business has allowed you to employ a team of talented individuals who share your vision, and theyâre handling operations while you focus on strategy and growth.
After all, you understand that the best leaders hire people better than them and trust them to do what they believe is best.
The afternoon is dedicated to innovation. Youâre creating a new program to increase revenue and help your clients succeed. The positive difference youâre making fuels your ambition, and you reflect on how far youâve come.
You spend time talking to your most loyal clients, researching their pain points, and discussing potential solutions. You want to ensure every detail of your products results from careful listening and thoughtful design. Nothing motivates you more than genuinely making a difference in peopleâs lives.
By evening, you connect with other entrepreneurs in a Studio Sonder masterclass session. These moments of collaboration remind you that youâre not alone and inspire ideas you wouldnât have thought of on your own.
Not only have you begun mentoring other members of the community as a way to strengthen your knowledge and confidence, but youâve also networked with a diverse group of entrepreneurs across multiple industries.
This has naturally opened doors you never even considered, resulting in new client acquisitions, partnerships, and potential new business ventures. Gone are the days when you had to work your butt off on LinkedIn five days a week in hopes of getting a single lead!
Before bed, you review your vision board with your favourite tipple in hand. You once thought vision boards were woo-woo; to be fair, you still do, at least for those who think of sticking photos on a piece of card and wishing their dreams to come true.
But you figured out the secret to this âmanifestationâ sh*t.
You visualised what you want in life, and you went out and asked for it. The life youâve builtâa thriving business, financial freedom, the ability to bless othersâresults from years of focused effort. You feel proud of the legacy youâre creating, one that will inspire others for generations.
Now, time for some shut-eyeâthere ainât no special award for the entrepreneur who gets the least sleep!
Success Starts with Messy Action:
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𪴠Start Your Strategy for Success đŞ´
Wake-Up & Vision Alignment
Start your day with gratitude journaling. Write three things youâre grateful for and one big goal youâre working toward.
Try The Morning Pages: Write three pages per morning of free-flowing writingâwhatever comes to mind. Donât stop until the pages are finished. Rinse and repeat daily!
Visualise your ideal business and life: happy clients, thriving revenue, and the freedom to impact. Answer this question: How do I define success? Rewrite your day in life to match precisely what success looks like to you.
Mind & Body Activation
Do a short workout, yoga, or meditation to energise your body and clear your mind. A healthy body means a healthy mind, and a healthy mind means a healthy business!
Morning Inspiration
Read or listen to a business podcast, book, or blog to spark ideas and stay motivated.
Planning & Priority Setting
Review your goals for the week and break down todayâs tasks. Use a system like the Eisenhower Matrix or a task manager (Asana is bae) to focus on high-impact activities.
đ§ Deep Work on Business Growth đ§
Focus Time: Strategy & Execution
Work on the most critical aspects of your business:
Marketing: Craft social media posts, write blogs, or create lead magnets.
Branding: Refine your messaging or plan collaborations.
Sales: Reach out to leads, nurture client relationships, or pitch new ideas.
Use the Pomodoro technique (25-minute work sprints, 5-minute breaks) to stay productive.
đŁ Recharge & Network đŁ
Lunch & Relaxation
Step away from work to recharge. Eat a nourishing meal and spend time outdoors if possible.
Community Engagement
Respond to messages in your online community or engage with followers on social media. Share updates, celebrate wins, and foster connections that drive engagement.
đ Scaling & Innovation đ
Build & Innovate
Work on scaling your business:
Develop a new product, program, or service.
Refine your systems and processes for efficiency.
Brainstorm creative solutions to challenges.
Break & Reflect
Take a short break to clear your mind. Reflect on whatâs working and what can be improved.
đ Leadership & Giving Back đ
Collaboration & Mentorship
Join a Studio Sonder masterclass session or connect with fellow entrepreneurs for brainstorming and accountability.
Dedicate time to mentoring others or giving back through community involvement.
Dinner & Reflection
No matter how busy your schedule gets, always make time for those closest in life. Dedicate one night per week that is non-negotiable to have a date night, meet up with friends, or have a date with yourself. A.K.A., close the laptop; the world can wait!
âď¸ Strategic Planning & Inspiration âď¸
Review & Plan
Reflect on the dayâs progress and set goals for tomorrow. Update your task list and prioritise the next steps.
Gratitude & Vision Board Time
Reflect on your achievements and visualise the following milestones in your business journey.
Creative Inspiration
Read, journal, or brainstorm new ideas for your business. Let yourself dream big without limits.
Lights Out
Rest well, knowing youâre building a legacy that will outlive you.
đď¸ Weekly Habits đď¸
Networking: Schedule at least one weekly call or event to connect with other entrepreneurs.
Scaling: Dedicate one afternoon to automating processes or building new revenue streams.
Reflection: Spend time weekly reviewing your business metrics and celebrating wins.
These tasks blend creative focus with personal growth, community building, and self-care, setting you up for long-term success!
You donât have to practice these daily. Start with the easiest to action first, then build on your efforts. Everyoneâs 24 hours are different, but thereâs always time to make space for your creativity.
