That voice telling you to wait for the perfect strategy before starting something big? I hear it too.
Every single day. But I interviewed someone who completely changed how I think about getting unstuck.
I chatted with Britt Frank recently. She went from battling addiction to building multiple businesses and writing bestselling books. Her method for getting unstuck completely changed how I think about business growth.
Why Perfect Balance is a Myth
Work-life balance doesn't exist when you're running a business. Britt put it perfectly: running a business means you're never truly “off.” And that's okay.
The real problem isn't about balancing everything perfectly. It's about setting boundaries that actually work for you.
While everyone else is posting about their perfect morning routines, Britt's building systems that get real results.
Want to know what her schedule looked like while finishing her third book? She'd write from 5 AM to 10 AM, run her therapy practice until 4 PM, deliver keynotes until 7 PM, then handle admin work.
Sounds intense, right? But here's the thing. She rarely feels burnt out because she's actively choosing all of it. There's a massive difference between being tired and being burnt out.
And her most surprising advice when I asked how she'd start over today? “Stop learning. Start doing. Do stuff.”
No complex strategy. No endless research. Just start practicing. It's refreshing to hear someone cut through all the noise like that.
The “Micro Yes” Method That Changes Everything
This is where Britt dropped the real gold. Instead of massive action plans, she uses something called “micro yeses.” These are steps so small they almost seem pointless.
Want to start a fitness routine? Don't plan an hour workout. Just put one sneaker by the door. That's it. That's your win.
“Motivation happens after you get started, not before,” she told me. This really hit home when she shared how she turned her life around.
It started with a friend talking her through eating a single yogurt, spoonful by spoonful. Not exactly Instagram worthy, but it worked.
What I love about Britt's approach is how real she is about the messy parts. “Writing is vulnerable and gross and horrible,” she told me. But that's exactly why it works.
Good content grows from bad content, just like flowers need fertilizer to bloom. It's about making the bad art first, then making it better.
This applies to everything in business. Writing content? Start with one word. Building a new offer? Make one small decision.
The pace you start with isn't the pace you stay at, but you have to start somewhere.
Building Systems That Actually Work
The real game-changer? Building systems for everything. Britt explained it perfectly: “I don't have to work hard to get myself to sit at my computer because I have a system for it.”
You know what? Success isn't about waiting for motivation to strike – it's about building habits that carry you forward, even on your off days.
The magic happens when these systems turn into habits. Habits go on autopilot.
And suddenly you're not fighting yourself every step of the way. It's not about having superhuman energy. It's about building routines that carry you through, even on the tough days.
Let's Try This Together
Something Britt said really stuck with me: “Don't lie to yourself.” Not in a harsh way, but as a reminder that real growth starts with honest micro steps, not perfect plans.
I'm starting with my one word today. Maybe you'll start with your one sneaker by the door.
Those small steps we often overlook? They're actually the building blocks of real change. Even the tiniest progress counts.
Chris helps entrepreneurs build wealth while prioritizing their freedom. Through over a hundred conversations on the Financially Well Off podcast, he’s uncovering what truly works to create balance, income, and independence. He shares weekly strategies to help you build a life where you can live well and work less.
