After the interview, choosing substance over expansion
After the interview, the words “I don’t want to grow it any bigger” stay with you.
Scenes
- “I don’t want to grow it any bigger” — Leaving the interview, you can’t stop thinking about saying you don’t want to expand your business any further.
- What You Wrote Instead — The interviewer asked about growth plans. He set aside his prepared answer and said he wanted to strengthen the business from within.
- The Strength to Grow and to Preserve — When looking at your business and finances, we consider more than your potential to expand. We also look at what your natural strengths can help you sustain over time.
- One Thing to Preserve Today — Tonight, write down one thing you want to keep doing in your business. Once you’ve written it, notice what comes to mind first.
- Look at the Direction, Not the Scale — The next step for your business doesn’t have to be expansion. You can start by looking at what you want to preserve.
Stories by Dowon
- Dowon
- After the holiday, I find myself wanting to try something new.
- I can’t choose a move-out date in the hospital waiting room
- After the work dinner, I wonder if working with people is right for me.
- When I stop exercising, it feels like the life I want gets put off too.
- While doing the dishes, another path came to mind.
- Why do the words come easily in the car, but stop when I’m with them?
- Since my body changed, even familiar tasks feel unfamiliar.
- After getting the kids to bed, I wonder if I’m ready to date someone new.