Turning Challenges into Cash Flow in 90 Days

Update: 2024-10-01

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Join us as we dive into the 90-Day Challenge that transforms ideas into income, even if you're juggling a full-time job. Learn how to leverage the power of adaptability, master the art of resilience, and unlock the potential to build your business from day one to your first paying customer.

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Meeting Overview

Context and Date
Date: May 1, 2020.
A daily ATS business, money, and marketing team meeting.
Discussion focus: Business planning, marketing, and leadership guidance.

One Business Away 90-Day Challenge

Challenge Description
Purpose: Help participants move from the beginning stages of their business or current situation to their first customer and financial success within 90 days.
Commitment: Mandatory 90 consecutive days of active participation, with cameras on during sessions.
Scheduling and Participation
Time Coordination: Each participant’s availability was reviewed for suitable scheduling.
Key Participants Confirmed:
Satish: Flexible availability.
Pam Norris: Available between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Other participants: Provided their schedules to ensure alignment.
Special Accommodations
Parallel Entrepreneurs: An additional component, “Building a Business Around Your Job,” will be created for those with conflicting full-time job schedules.
Start Date: Official start delayed to the following Monday to ensure all preparations are complete.

Leadership Insights

Challenges and Adaptability
Leadership often involves dealing with the unexpected—success relies on adapting effectively to disruptions.
Mindset Shift: Challenges are not setbacks but opportunities for growth and adjustments.
Dealing with Adversity
When facing obstacles, accept them as opportunities to realign with your goals.
"The universe punches you in the face"—this metaphor encourages seeing setbacks as an act of grace to guide you back on track.

Philosophy and Motivation

Forgiveness and Letting Go
Forgiveness as Empowerment: Forgiveness is critical in breaking negative cycles (“wheel of karma”).
Forgive to Progress: The key to stopping destructive patterns lies in forgiving oneself and others.
Personal Power and Responsibility
Self-Creation: No one can uncreate what you manifest unless you give them that power.
Embrace Resistance: Challenges (resistance) help define what you truly want; only in discomfort can you find clarity.

Team Engagement

Participant Contributions
Michelle G shared experiences on resilience and forgiveness.
Phil highlighted the significance of not carrying unnecessary baggage and understanding the value of letting others help.
Chris talked about maintaining healthy boundaries, even when wanting to help others.
Collective Support
Discussions about dealing with personal struggles, such as sibling issues and finding one's prosperity, emphasized the importance of community support.
Encouragement was given to embrace adversity while pursuing personal prosperity.

Next Steps and Conclusion

Challenge Preparations
Schedule Confirmation: Deanna was tasked with reaching out to participants who were absent to finalize their availability.
New Element: A separate program element will be added for individuals with unique work situations, such as "parallel entrepreneurs."
Key Takeaways
Life Happens for You: Adopt the mentality that life is happening for your growth, not against you.
Universal Guidance: Trust that the universe guides you toward the best outcomes for your success, even if the path is challenging.
Final message: Antonio T. Smith Jr. emphasized, “You can't play better; you can't dominate,” encouraging everyone to give their best effort in all pursuits.