Got into an interesting conversation the other day that got me thinking about focus. Someone wanted to sign up for Extreme Mini Makeovers and had a “what if” question. I pride myself on customer service, so I jumped in and tried to figure out the best way to handle the situation. But then my trusty sidekick, Vicky Likens, asked this billiant question: “What are the chances of this scenario actually playing out?” The answer: very slim to none. Then she went in for the kill with this: why are we focused on figuring out the answer to something that likely won’t happen?
And that answer was even more revealing: I was about to spend a lot of time figuring out a scenario that will likely never happen to make someone else happy. Someone I don’t even know. Someone who kept asking me this same question repeatedly.
Moral of the story: it’s easy to go on a wild goose chase, especially when a potential customer eggs us on. Don’t do it. Not all questions deserve an answer. Sometimes, “I don’t know” is the best answer you can offer.
I didn’t know Vicky Likens had taken up coaching! Great questions to ask ourselves. We should always keep the distinction at hand… What will bring me success vs What seems interesting. I think I will use this all day as I am constantly having to choose to use my time wisely.