The Great Escape

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Neil explains ‘The Great Escape’ or ‘The Great Retreat’ as a preventative measure for those who get swamped, overwhelmed or over absorbed in their business or work. Here is Neil’s method of getting back to the big picture, the long view, and strategic planning if you get caught up in the nitty-gritty, everyday grind of your business.KEY TAKEAWAYS We tend to miss small details, trends and shifts in the marketplace, miss openings and opportunities.  Make regular time for your strategic planning. Take more than one day out from the business to properly consider it from a distance and see what you may have been missing. Disconnect from the daily tasks of the business to take real time to consider its direction and forward planning.  BEST MOMENTS‘We can end up neglecting the long view and this is absolutely normal because we’re working ‘in the business’, we’re not working ‘on the business.’’‘I need to disconnect from the day to day running of the business. So I deliberately don’t do email. I also don't phone, I leave it at home.’ ‘The big thing is to be away from my teaching work completely. And that means no scheduling, no admin, no taking calls..nothing.’VALUABLE RESOURCESThe Tutor Podcastwww.Neilcowmeadow.comABOUT THE HOSTNeil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!CONTACT [email protected]

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