There are days when I look at what I’m doing and wonder: Shouldn’t I be doing more?
Sure, I’ve grown my email list from 0 to 10,000 subscribers — but couldn’t I have more subscribers?
Sure, I’ve built a successful consulting business — but couldn’t I bringing in more revenue?
Sure, I’ve created a profitable website — but couldn’t it get more readers?
Couldn’t I sell courses? Couldn’t I write a book? Couldn’t I give more talks? Couldn’t I charge more for each speaking engagement?
And then I have to take a few steps back to acknowledge what I’ve actually done.
I’ve built an audience, I’ve built a business. I’ve created, from nothing, the best paying and most flexible job I’ve ever had. I’ll take more time off this year than I’ve taken since college. I’m in a position where I get to pick and choose what projects I take on and who I work with.
I’m proud of the success I’ve had. Success should be enough — do I need to be excessively successful? Do I really need to do more?
I know the answer to those questions, but it’s hard to quiet the voice that wants to do more. I have to remind myself: I don’t need to do everything. This is more than enough.
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That’s from a talk I gave in Denver in September. It went well — but yes, I still do wonder if I could’ve done better for those who attended.