Business Tips

Micro-Step #14: Stop Relying on Willpower. Do This Instead

Let’s be honest. Willpower wears out fast.It’s great when you’re fired up, but what about the days when your energy is low, distractions are high, and you’ve already made a hundred decisions before 10 a.m.?

That’s when your environment steps in. Not as a backup plan, but as your quiet support system.

This micro-step is about setting up your space so that staying on track feels easy, not forced. Because success should not depend on how motivated you feel. It should be built into the way your day is set up.

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Micro-Step #13: You’re Not Failing, Your Brain Just Needs Proof

Let Your Actions Shape Your Identity

Here’s something that’s easy to miss in the middle of trying to grow a business:
You don’t become successful because you feel like a CEO.
You feel like a CEO because of the actions you take.

This micro-step is all about how identity shifts from the inside out. It doesn’t start with a big declaration. It starts with small, repeatable proof.

Your Brain Believes What It Sees You Do

Let’s say you decide to get healthy. You buy the meal plan, join the gym, maybe even order some matching leggings to feel official. It’s exciting at first. But a few weeks in, it’s all back on the shelf.

Why does this happen?

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Unlocking Time: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Effective Time Management

Balancing a 9-to-5 job while building a business isn’t just a time management challenge. It’s a test of focus, boundaries, and determination.

Tisha Littlejohn, founder of TLj Creative Marketing, knows this firsthand. She’s not just sharing strategies. She’s lived them. Through her journey and the real stories of her clients, she’s uncovered simple shifts that help aspiring entrepreneurs make time work in their favor.

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From Guidance to Growth: 9 Steps to Excel with Your Business Coach

Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape requires not just hard work and ingenuity but strategic guidance and support. Whether you’re already working with a business coach or considering it, your motivation likely stems from one or several pivotal needs:

Seeking Expertise: You need seasoned insight to navigate complex challenges that you’re encountering for the first time.

Scaling Your Business: You’re ready to expand but aren’t sure how to effectively grow without compromising your current operations.

Enhancing Efficiency: You want to streamline processes and enhance productivity to boost your bottom line.

Improving Leadership Skills: As your team grows, so does your need to develop strong leadership and management skills.

Overcoming Stagnation: You feel your progress plateauing and need fresh strategies to inject momentum back into your business.

A business coach can be instrumental in addressing these areas, offering tailored advice and strategies that pave the way for sustained growth and success.

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7 Self-Descriptions Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid to Enhance Their Brand

Navigating the entrepreneurial journey, especially when balancing a day job with a budding service-based business, requires not just dedication but also a keen awareness of how you present yourself. The language you use in self-description plays a pivotal role in shaping your brand’s perception. Here are seven common self-descriptions that might not be serving you well, along with insights on how TLj Creative Marketing can help refine your narrative for stronger impact.

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When Your Golden Goose Flies Away: Lessons in Scaling and Diversification

Let me kick things off with a bit of my own rollercoaster ride in the business world. Picture this: 3 1/2 years glued to one major client. They were the bread and butter of my business, keeping me so busy that I barely had time to think about prospecting. I was in my comfort zone, creatively challenged, and making a sweet profit. Sounds ideal, right? Well, until one day, poof! They were gone. Just like that, I was back to square one, learning a tough lesson the hard way.

The Risks of a Single-Client Dependency

Let’s get real for a minute. Relying on a single client is like walking a tightrope without a safety net. It’s thrilling until you lose your balance. Financial instability? Check. Limited growth? Double check. Lack of market exposure? Triple check. It’s a risky business move that can leave you scrambling in the dark.

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The Power of Targeted Marketing: Tips and Tricks to Ace your Game

Get Ready to Party with Targeted Marketing: It’s Time to Wow the Crowd!

Hey there, marketing rockstars! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Buckle up because we’re about to dive into the exhilarating world of targeted marketing. Get ready to learn some awesome tips and tricks that will make your competitors green with envy!

Unleashing the Magic: How Targeted Marketing Can Make Your Business Sparkle

Imagine marketing as a grand stage performance. Targeted marketing is your secret weapon to steal the spotlight and captivate your audience. By tailoring your messages to specific segments of your target audience, you can create a personalized experience that will leave them begging for an encore.

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Grow Your Business in 5 Steps!

Grow Your Business in 5 Steps!

Starting a business has never been easier. However, growing a business is another story. It can be a constant struggle to find ways to grow your business. Overthinking and over-engineering growth strategies only further complicate things. The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming. This is why you must keep things simple by following our five easy steps to growing your business.

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