Big Swings: How to Make Bold Moves in your Travel Business

When Busy becomes the enemy of bold, we stop taking big swings for what we really want.

Over the past few years, I’ve spent thousands of hours studying how “Busy” keeps us from being productive in both small and gigantic ways. Busy is a thing. It takes on a life of its own, so I use the pronoun to make this point.

In every travel business, there are familiar culprits—recurring reasons why “Busy” gets blamed for holding us back. It is literally impossible to make time for anything more when you run out of hours in the day. There are new advisors to train, a large group to finalize, a sea of cancellations, or a big event, and Busy takes over.

Yet it is not the usual whirlwind that is the enemy of getting what you want. It’s what happens next. The group leaves, the event is over, and a rare day shows up on your calendar without any major events to keep Busy satisfied.

The real roadblock you face when taking big swings is not time. It’s not even going after what you really want. It’s swinging in the dark. It’s not knowing what you need to actually “do” to get to the next level.

Every leader, owner, and high achiever is an accomplished “doer.” You can figure things out. But what got you here will not get you there, because it’s not doing that sets you up for the swing.

It is believing that taking a big, bold, unstoppable swing will land you somewhere in the vicinity of the next level, without knowing exactly how.

When we glue ourselves to knowing exactly how—or all the steps to get there—when that rare day of planning opens up, we either draw a blank or create a masterfully detailed plan that never sees the light of day. I work with both types of leaders—the wingers and the planners. Both face the same roadblock. How do I stop “doing” and start “leading” the next level of my business?

The next time you find yourself on the doorstep of a breakthrough, instead of putting pressure on yourself to keep Busy at bay, try this instead.

1. Be present. Be where you are and acknowledge that this is going to take everything you’ve got to stay with it. You are entering a new level and it is going to feel uncomfortable, and that is ok. People are going to want to hold you back. That’s ok too. Your growth is the best thing you can do for the people around you.

2. Be honest. Dan Sullivan says that all progress starts with telling the truth. Being honest means you’ll finally stop blaming Busy—and start taking responsibility for the good, the bad, and the beautiful ways you are getting in your own way.

3. Be in Rare Company. It is the uncommon few who take bold swings. When you want to take a big swing, find other people who have taken big swings—and others like you who want to be bold in their choices. Every entrepreneur needs a strong group of like-minded peers who can help them get through the challenging times.

If you are taking this summer to contemplate bold moves, let’s have a conversation.

My bold move is coming soon, and I cannot wait to share it with you. Join us for our upcoming webinar, where I’ll help you rally the courage, conviction, and practical first steps in your next chapter.

Seats are limited—make this the season you choose Bold over Busy and find the rare company you need to make it happen!