by Mistie Layne
Free Up Your Time, Free Up Your Mind: Do you really need to know it all?
AUTHOR, SPEAKER, TALK SHOW HOST, FOUNDER
Copyright Mistie Layne
How many times have you purchased lessons, a book, or an on-line course and never even completed it? I confess I am guilty of this many times over. The sales pitch always seems directed straight at me and I’m convinced I NEED it. The truth and reality are we need to find our lane/niche and put our energy and attention into perfecting or promoting the things we are talented in. It would be wonderful to learn to create an extensive online course, publish a book, or create sales funnels, but that isn’t necessarily where my talents are.
What are you spending your time and money on that would better be served in your lane? We tend to overcommit ourselves in the humanitarian realm because we want to “do good” by helping others. Many of us try and juggle a full-time career while trying our hand at entrepreneurship and “giving back” to the community, which leaves time management a common struggle. Although I believe acquiring certain skills can be beneficial, I also believe creating boundaries with focus is more important. I am frugal, always trying to save a buck and tell myself I will just learn how to do everything I need doing, and then I can have yet another “service” to sell others.
The truth is, I don’t need to learn another skillset. I need to focus on implementing and monetizing the skills I was intended to use. For me, leading others into TRANSPARENCY so they experience freedom from toxic shame and guilt is my lane. Creating online courses for myself or others is NOT. Therefore, I have come to the realization we have professionals in different fields for a reason and I need to let go and pay them for their expertise so I can stop overwhelming myself with things I’m not intended to do. The mindset of taking it all on myself only leads to wasting money, wasting time, and growing resentments. Have you experienced this same frustration of trying to do it all yourself? Do you need to know how to do all the things you think you do?
If you are guilty of the same behavior, you might be asking, “how do I even know what my lane is?” Some of the best advice my coach, Loren Michaels Harris, gave me was to LISTEN to the people that listen to me and let them tell me what they want from me. Let others lead you into your lane where your natural abilities shine. Additionally, make sure that lane makes you comfortable and happy because none of us should focus on doing something we resent! Find the perfect balance that “fits” and feels right to you. Once you understand your niche, focus your time and energy on developing it by delegating the other stuff to the professionals. Hire a graphics designer to do your meme’s, ads, etc.
Hire a videographer to film your tutorials, hire a professional course content creator for your on-line course, and hire a business coach to help you gain vision and direction.
Once you delegate these tasks out, you will free up your time, which in turn frees up your mind. You may be telling yourself you can’t afford it, but the reality is, we always find the money for the things we want, don’t we? How many times have you wanted a purse, tickets to a concert, or a vacation, and found a way to get it. As Tony Robbins says, we need a “must-have” mentality to motivate us.
Once we learn to put a value on our time, we will appreciate the freedom hiring professionals gives us. When we try and do everything ourselves, we end up exhausted, resentful, and unable to focus clearly on our goals. We must stop overwhelming ourselves and trying to be the super-hero that does it all. The extra time we create by delegating tasks will give us more clarity to work on the things we excel at, which in turn provides forward momentum. Look for areas in your life that you can resource out to others, even if it is utilizing your kids, friends, or hiring somebody. Identify what you need done and look for people to help you achieve it quickly and effectively so you can move forward. Remember, time is money and your time is valuable so use YOUR time and money wisely! ~Mistie Layne
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Mistie Layne is on a mission to make TRANSPARENCY a game-changer in the world. After going from medical school to prison for killing somebody in a car accident behind a horrific crack cocaine addiction, she used writing to pull herself up and save her own life. Her bestselling book, What Goes Up, was written from behind bars while she faced a fortyyear prison sentence. After serving 2.5 years in prison, she returned to society and rebuilt her relationships, life and career. Nine years later, on the exact same day her wreck killed somebody, her first grandchild was born with severe brain damage from a birth injury. Immediately, she blamed herself and thought it was her punishment for her past.
Mistie realized she was letting her past rob her of her future and was tired of hiding behind SHAME and GUILT. She decided to become TRANSPARENT about her experiences in hopes of teaching others about overcoming their worst to live their best and about self-forgiveness. She rewrote her book, changing it from anger and blame to accountability and forgiveness.
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