151: How To Prepare For The Dark Side of Launching

There is a lot at stake when launching a new business venture. Entrepreneurs have a lot on the line including time, money, and emotions. Today, I’m going to do something a little different and talk about the darker side of launching. Understanding some of the more daunting things that can happen during a launch and knowing how to deal with them should make the challenge a little easier. I talk about four of these challenges that can happen during a launch and how to approach each of these things. During a launch, you can experience a roller coaster of emotions, stress, and any number of issues that could affect your health, bank account, confidence, and motivation. I also share strategies that can help with these issues and coping with the demands of life and launching.   Show Notes [04:11] How a launch can really push your limits when it comes to stress and physical and mental health.[05:03] Preventing possible health issues by preparing in advance and getting rituals and systems in place for getting things done. [08:01] How monetary loss can be a reality during a launch and being prepared and okay with that. [09:10] Realizing that everything you have spent money on may not generate more money and detaching and managing expectations. [12:21] Getting discouraged and wanting to quit after finishing a launch. [16:24] How everything that you have learned is a teachable skill and it's up to others to use it or not. [17:15] Problems that come up when life happens from changes in relationships, jobs, or any number of things. [20:00] When life happens, it takes priority and other priorities may need to be juggled.   Links and Resources: James Wedmore On What It Takes To Become An Amazing Teacher The Secrets To Teaching What You Do (and Being Successful At it) The Secret To Building Your Business Using Love Over Metrics How To Work Harder Without Actually Working Harder To Grow Your Business The Truth About Creating Systems In Your Business