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Learning a lot, but doing nothing to actually start your business?
Read this.
This year, have you:
… attended a ton of online learning events and binged free resources, but then felt stuck because you didn’t implement a thing?
… been off and on with a bunch of different URLs and websites, then done nothing with them?
… gone down rabbit holes, reading other people’s stuff, then realized hours had gone by with no progress?
… joined free online events with people like Tony Robbins alongside spectators who said they’ve been following him for 15 years which was like “oh wow” at first, but then got you thinking….
Am I just one of these stuck people who’ve made a list of things to do,
but haven’t taken action on any of them?
If that describes you, congratulations, you’ve completed your first year of “business,” Reader. Just without the LLC…
This is the stage where it’s normal if you sit in analysis paralysis.
It’s normal if you research yourself right into a wall.
And it’s really likely you’ve beaten yourself up about it. Like, a lot.
So I’m popping in your inbox to say: stop.
Starting a business is the biggest risk you’ll likely ever take. It’s not your fault you like to look before you leap. You’re a pro at mitigating risk, and as one of the few lawyers walking among the online space, I personally think that’s great.
So if you subscribed to my email list to learn more things. But then started feeling like a fly on the wall who probably shouldn’t be here, hear this:
you’re where you’re meant to be!
Stop judging yourself.
Keep going.
Something will spark the fire that motivates you to take a real step toward starting your business.
It always does.
PS — if you celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas Eve. Add some peppermint schnapps to your drink, and relax. You deserve it. 🎄
And Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends! I can’t wait for latkes. Tell me: sour cream or applesauce? There’s only one right answer…
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🔗 Links You'll Love
ICYMI: over the last two weeks, we released a 2-part series of On Your Terms®. In it, I brought you through thorough assessments that shined a light on every crevice of your business in 2024… then got vivid about where you want it to go by Dec 31st, 2025.
Catch up with your Year End Review & 2025 Planning Sessions by listening to these (in this order):
🎧 Read/listen to Part 1: “The Online Business Year End Review That Could Transform Your 2025” here.
🎧 Read/listen to Part 2: “What You're Missing in Your 2025 Business Plan (I'll Fix It)” here.
🗞️ The Latest Online Business News
Yesterday, the federal Court of Appeals ruled that companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership (BOI) information with FinCEN.
Because the Department of the Treasury recognizes that companies may need additional time to submit given the period when the preliminary injunction had been in effect, the January 1, 2024 deadline has been extended to January 13, 2025.
For more information visit https://fincen.gov/boi.
You can download my BOI Guide complete with a step-by-step walkthrough right here.
✔️ Finally, Your Task This Week
- Ask ChatGPT to create a fun OOO autoresponder for you, paste it to Gmail, then sign off. ✌️ You did enough this year. You’re done!
BUT…
- Don’t go soooo far off the internet that you miss the pre-order date for my book. 😆 On January 7th, you get to be one of the first to reserve your copy of When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online Entrepreneurship.
January 7th. Add it to your calendar right here. Only by pre-ordering, will you get the beefiest stack of bonuses.