[OBO DIGEST] Are you suffering from generosity burnout?

Expert resources to help you find and achieve balance in business

Online Business Owner • August 24, 2023

Every business owner runs into situations they don't know how to manage . 

Like new opportunities, challenging clients, uncomfortable conversations, you name it.

This is when we should turn to others for help (but often people don’t).

For some reason, entrepreneurs take their title seriously, stubbornly fighting to do e-very-thing on their own.

But on the flip side, there are scenarios when other entrepreneurs turn to you for this advice. 

And you happily support them, sharing all the info, tips and resources you can to help them solve their problems.

So why is it SO easy for entrepreneurs to help others all day long and hit generosity burnout, before we ask for help, even when we really need it? 

Whether you’re brand new to business or you’ve been in the entrepreneurial game for years… 

How you handle asking for, and receiving, help has a direct impact on your long-term success. 

That’s why we’re exploring both sides of the equation today, to help you avoid burnout while continually growing, with expert resources, like…

• Why mastering this delicate balance will help you TRULY succeed

• A daily needle-mover cheat sheet to gain momentum & grow faster

• Learn how you can get unstuck  permanently over an afternoon

• How to prioritize  your personal life (instead of work, work, work)

And more! Let’s go ⬇️

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Master THIS Delicate Balance To Achieve True Success

You often hear people say that ‘giving is the key to success’ 🔑

Whether it’s your time, energy and/or gifts, the more you give, the more successful you’ll be, right?

But what happens when your commitment to giving leaves you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and down-right drained? 

Now, of course you want to be generous, but there’s only so much you can dole out, before you’re running on empty (and that’s not good for anyone).

Unfortunately, the act of giving generally comes easier (and feels more natural) for most people.

So instead of over-giving and over-delivering, you should instead start practicing the art of receiving.
That’s why Laura Wieck explores the flip side of generosity, and how balancing these two mindsets can lead to even greater happiness and prosperity. 

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In The Know

•   Use These Scripts To Ask For Help & Provide Exceptional Support — Giving the best answers starts with asking the right questions. So the next time you’re stuck in your business, consider who can help you get unstuck, and how you can request the best support. Try using these scripts to expertly phrase your requests to get the answers you need to move forward. 

• Beat Generosity Burnout By Sharing Your Time More Effectively — Where do you fall on the generosity spectrum? Because we all know how easy it is to give, give, give — until it’s too late and there’s nothing left. So learn to protect your generous nature (and your business) from reaching total and utter exhaustion with these tips from leading researchers.

• How To Stay Top-Of-Mind With YES Clients (Most Likely To Buy) — Forget the complicated launches, endless funnels, boring webinars, and expensive ads. Simplify to Multiply is the easier way to call in highly committed clients that you’ll love to serve. Download your free Daily Needle Mover Cheat Sheet to gain momentum, develop more and grow faster.

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Thanks For Reading

So remember: 

There’s nothing wrong with asking for help — in fact, it can lead to better results more quickly.

Instead of making the same mistakes, struggling through the same lessons, and discovering the same solutions on your own…

Learn from these industry experts who have developed proven techniques that result in positive outcomes.

^THIS is the best way to catapult your career and accelerate your personal life.

To start living the integrated life you’ve always dreamed of, faster.

We hope this issue has inspired you to ask for help, or offer your expertise to fellow colleagues, in moderation.

It’s all about striking a balance between giving and receiving ⚖️

We hope reading today’s edition of the OBO has got you thinking about how you can both give and receive in your business community.

Until next time,

The Team at OnlineBusinessOwner.com

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