Comments for Blog Barefoot|Consultant|Entrepreneur|Empower Individuals http://blogbarefoot.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Can there be TOO many choices? by Leadershipconsulting http://blogbarefoot.com/can-there-be-too-many-choices/comment-page-1#comment-8960 Leadershipconsulting Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:48:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2315#comment-8960 The book, The Paradox of Choice, is all about how it is so difficult for people to make decisions when there are too many choices.  It basically says that many times, people are more likely to make a decision when there are fewer choices.  I've actually used a few of the tips in that book in my own life when it comes to making decisions, but I hadn't thought about using it in my business.  I'm definitely going to start simplifying more, because it's difficult for the business owner as well as the consumer when there are too many options. The book, The Paradox of Choice, is all about how it is so difficult for people to make decisions when there are too many choices.  It basically says that many times, people are more likely to make a decision when there are fewer choices.  I’ve actually used a few of the tips in that book in my own life when it comes to making decisions, but I hadn’t thought about using it in my business.  I’m definitely going to start simplifying more, because it’s difficult for the business owner as well as the consumer when there are too many options.

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Carrie Wilkerson http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8959 Carrie Wilkerson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:16:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8959 hmmm ok. Ready to stop jumping around? I believe you can.... breathe ;) hmmm ok. Ready to stop jumping around? I believe you can…. breathe ;)

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Carrie Wilkerson http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8958 Carrie Wilkerson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8958 the Bubble sort! Like it! the Bubble sort! Like it!

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Carrie Wilkerson http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8957 Carrie Wilkerson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8957 how simple can you make it? love that litmus test! how simple can you make it? love that litmus test!

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Carrie Wilkerson http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8956 Carrie Wilkerson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:14:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8956 that helps A LOT! this store owner would have benefit from that as well ;) that helps A LOT! this store owner would have benefit from that as well ;)

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Shel Horowitz http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8954 Shel Horowitz Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:44:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8954 I think I'm congenitally incapable of having only one focus--so I have several that overlap (green marketing, green living, book publishing, book marketing, small business marketing). But I do reduce the confusion by giving them separate websites. Shel Horowitz GreenAndProfitable.com I think I’m congenitally incapable of having only one focus–so I have several that overlap (green marketing, green living, book publishing, book marketing, small business marketing). But I do reduce the confusion by giving them separate websites.
Shel Horowitz
GreenAndProfitable.com

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Clarissa http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8952 Clarissa Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8952 Oh my goodness, you are speaking right at me today!!! I'm working right now on finding the niche I am dedicated to serving. I've been grabbing customers and coaches from all over the place recently, and my business has come to a standstill (and is even losing people) because of my jumping around. I have to go back to basics and concentrate on my niche. Gotta start growing again - and soon!! Thanks SO much for your insight, Carrie! Always love hearing what you have to say!! :-) Oh my goodness, you are speaking right at me today!!! I’m working right now on finding the niche I am dedicated to serving. I’ve been grabbing customers and coaches from all over the place recently, and my business has come to a standstill (and is even losing people) because of my jumping around.
I have to go back to basics and concentrate on my niche. Gotta start growing again – and soon!!
Thanks SO much for your insight, Carrie! Always love hearing what you have to say!! :-)

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by Sharon http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8951 Sharon Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:36:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8951 Yes this does help - an additional tool to use when trying to make the right decision.  I am stuck right now and this exercise combined with Carrie's questions will help me narrow things down. I think sometimes we try to make things too difficult and then end up not doing anything because we can't get started. Thanks for your help! Yes this does help – an additional tool to use when trying to make the right decision.  I am stuck right now and this exercise combined with Carrie’s questions will help me narrow things down.

I think sometimes we try to make things too difficult and then end up not doing anything because we can’t get started.

Thanks for your help!

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by MamaRed http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8950 MamaRed Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:23:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8950 Oh, I soooooooo am blushing at how true this has been of me until recently. Oh, I soooooooo am blushing at how true this has been of me until recently.

]]> Comment on But why do I have to pick just one thing? by MamaRed http://blogbarefoot.com/but-why-do-i-have-to-pick-just-one-thing/comment-page-1#comment-8949 MamaRed Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +0000 http://blogbarefoot.com/?p=2328#comment-8949 I totally understand Sharon and Carrie is such an expert at this. I have found that doing what is called a "Bubble Sort" is a great help at narrowing the focus (I'm a total expert at doing what Carrie says not to do...smile). When I did this process with a client last week, she said what she wanted to do next was so clear. It's similar to what you do at the eye doctor. When he says "which is clearer, A or B). To do this: Make a list of the things you want to do (3 x 5 cards are great for this) Take two things and compare them Which of the two would you choose Now take the one you chose and compare it to the next one on the list (or card) Do this until you have no more items on your list Hint: make sure each item is distinct and there are no "ands". Then put that item through another sort by asking the questions Carrie had. You may LOVE something like shoeing horses. Practically speaking, is there enough of a market to make a living doing that or could that be a sideline that you enjoy because the rest of your business is generating income. I've spent years fighting the choice. Believe me, it wasn't a wise thing to choose! Hope this helps a bit.  I totally understand Sharon and Carrie is such an expert at this. I have found that doing what is called a “Bubble Sort” is a great help at narrowing the focus (I’m a total expert at doing what Carrie says not to do…smile). When I did this process with a client last week, she said what she wanted to do next was so clear.

It’s similar to what you do at the eye doctor. When he says “which is clearer, A or B).

To do this:

Make a list of the things you want to do (3 x 5 cards are great for this)
Take two things and compare them
Which of the two would you choose
Now take the one you chose and compare it to the next one on the list (or card)
Do this until you have no more items on your list

Hint: make sure each item is distinct and there are no “ands”.

Then put that item through another sort by asking the questions Carrie had. You may LOVE something like shoeing horses. Practically speaking, is there enough of a market to make a living doing that or could that be a sideline that you enjoy because the rest of your business is generating income.

I’ve spent years fighting the choice. Believe me, it wasn’t a wise thing to choose!

Hope this helps a bit. 

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