Ask Felicia: Procrastinating At The Start

Q: For people who are spinning their wheels trying to grow a business, what is more important: having the right mindset and attitude or having the right professional tools (think booking software, professional supplies, marketing materials, etc.)?

A: It is a combination, and some tools, strategies, and activities are more effective than others. However, when you beat yourself up about the things you aren't doing, having the right tools is not as effective. I'd rather see someone who has clarity, focus, and a positive attitude and is taking aligned action, even if it is with the "wrong" tools. 

When we are stressed, unfocused, or uncentered, we tend to make mistakes. And truthfully, the wrong tools can make for more work in the long run. However, when you find the sweet spot of getting them both right, amazing things can happen!