{"id":2459,"date":"2024-03-23T14:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T14:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andysmithlife.com\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2024-03-22T21:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T21:02:57","slug":"the-art-of-transitioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andysmithlife.com\/the-art-of-transitioning\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Transitioning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sorry for being MIA the past few months. <br><br>Today, I&#8217;m writing to reflect on the lessons, stories, and struggles from the week. It is about helping entrepreneurs and founders go faster with freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Today&#8217;s Blog: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wins\/Lessons from the week <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Art of Transitions in Life, Business, and Entrepreneurship <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly Take-Away: \ud83d\udc49 Decision Making \ud83d\udc48 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weekly Wins: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1: Got Really Clear and Focused <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heard this phrase for the first time this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We only have ONE \u201cA$$\u201d \ud83c\udf51 so pick the HORSE you want to ride.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is so true for entrepreneurs, creators, visionaries&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are creative beings with ideas and want to accomplish a lot.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can (over a lifetime maybe), but we must FOCUS in the moment if we want to succeed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as the leader &#8211; if you&#8217;re clear, your employees will thank you. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a bunch of founder meetings this week (more on that below), but there were two common themes \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOCUS &amp; TRANSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in between diner stops, I shot a quick video for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/L9_Kv3QSA6FcBVcCVtJrUR5vlCTsRTqizJHHbYwNqieGY1L0otb5AKl6Mn07Pg6S-4BGpVwPBydoKpmEe43sSErDFlSrVrN2GQjm8JXaAYAaWL6Hw-xRRSiKQo9q-5i-0XQIFNAjJFQ8RCFxgd8ouQ\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m3KtUoBl8bM\">The #1 Entrepreneur Killer: Not What You Think! \ud83d\ude80 | Find Your Focus &amp; Freedom in 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2: I Met a Lot of Cool Founders This Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backstory is that I love in-person meet-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual is cool and saves time, but something magical happens in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Had around ten (10) meetings this week that took place at various diners, restaurants, a Mexican bar, and even one running meet-up (and a few virtual).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even took this weirdo with me to the diner one day \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/cSSwkQ3d23y6qyXepQ82-RHK9zwTcIWgyhLEe7GA-bFBlc8SwRHtgXVCGHLPCEfQpZN15p2rxKqWiNGwsoSDnOW7X7xp6-cN4-ZpwQxgYA6ryXgocZfR4463j1ac8PVwuHoN9hVWMs1GjREjpQyyqQ\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He needed to see how life is lived away from sports, school, or Fortnite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And, now a real \u201cbusiness meeting\u201d&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/w1r-Zh1aBjV1gCt7_G3uUzd2FZrIOUMmIcJMw_7C5MggUIu-b49eUVbwTD-Jfjz8BVqN0GBGIt-LTQ450IpqzNE3BlNd398HdMqwKUt0vhqzw4M-pc9txT_yQcODGDyNueJC0b0Ms4-d-k1e5HRhAA\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More Focus, Transition, and Growth Talk&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3: Went Down Memory Lane for a Minute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this blew my mind.\u00a0 Katie Belz has worked with me for over a decade.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is now very active in the foster care community up in Tennessee.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She says it\u2019s her way of giving ONE to MANY vs 1:1.\u00a0 Love that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She sent me a text message this week that said, \u201cLook what came in as a donation?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/5VYFnDt_ZUYh4qospefXUt8_brIWbgsaxii72ZEDrxJYWCsGBENjnR8RczqddAOVNjoLUrKFxgtHvaSmEb5sX5UMdKcB58CrT--mVjlVVmOcRUTzwY-7ZH8xcp8N2NGOAtPghFSkSBZZyUfNqe6ZZg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone Donated Back an Original ABUTEC logoed hat \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hat was from my first startup in 2007! 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Depends on your mindset.\u00a0 Faith, open-mindedness, and positivity play a key role in this\u2026 <br> Remember, rainbows come after the storm\u2026\u00a0 Lots of my tribe are going through some storms right now\u2026 Stay strong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow your own path. Don&#8217;t try to be someone you are not. And, don&#8217;t try to be what others want you to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We need a tribe around us to be GREAT. At least I do&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Art of Transitions in Life, Business, or Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone else out there going through or been through a transition? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have and it&#8217;s messy, but awesome at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve received this feedback over the last 4 years as I\u2019ve been forging my path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It basically goes like this: \u201cHey Andy, what do you DO?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 \u201cHey, Andy, You look all over the place!&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 \u201cHey Andy, You wear a lot of hats!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 \u201cHey Andy, how do you get a paycheck?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49\u201cHey Andy, are you happy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 \u201cHey Andy, we&#8217;ve changed logos so many times we&#8217;re confusing people.\u201d &#8211; internal team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/ivJW1WltIPSI8_bH6ZdPqj6Bl08lz4hQ7HM_wvMNb86BQWsW2rw4bNLO3roQ7MHzejwYx5WZ4Rzm-PB1YBNvK1zf6lWbma1YRYZI8XXgQ-M4R2toflNeQN1wA2PBVA-PM7l1D6X_PKBsgCLmrtCFow\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each &#8220;hat&#8221; is just a story on the journey&#8230; Notice the ABUTEC hat, haha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked AI to create an image of this blog and here is what it pooped out: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(note, I don\u2019t use AI to write because it&#8217;s not me).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/sJa49eFqksUaMNK6qyXuqil2XpH8nuQvYKe3CkSpohdsiYJLx208lsXyTS6I7HAECG4n2cDvZVEn8RpwVeU50xO03dndixG2EIhFYCKK8k5zc4Z0DL1fUnFYysxsiMb8Je4cIlVLg9xqrLr96Ny4TA\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what ChatGPT thinks of my newsletter when I copy\/paste it in&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a BlackSmith, entrepreneur, or founder&#8230; then, you&#8217;re a CREATOR.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You Get It. You try, learn, rise, repeat&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as a Gen X&#8217;er, I feel like I&#8217;m in the middle of two different worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love playing with all these new school tools and showing them to my Baby Boomer friends&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They not only help us GO FASTER, but they help us have more time to DO WHAT WE LOVE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I build in public and it looks messy sometimes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s ok because if we\u2019re growing, we\u2019ve always got to be adapting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We must adapt to opportunities, relationships, business, and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, we must also grow with CLARITY or the wheels come off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AND, we must GROW at the right PACE\u2026\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the diners I\u2019ve been going to hasn\u2019t changed in 70+ years.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, that\u2019s OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I meet so many founders and business owners in blue-collar businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many are asking themselves this question \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I don&#8217;t know what is next for me&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do we navigate these transitions without losing our minds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few strategies that have helped me over the last 17 years as I&#8217;ve started, built, and exited a few businesses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Embrace the Chaos:<\/strong> Instead of fighting against the uncertainty, lean into it. Sometimes, the best opportunities come from the most unexpected places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Curious:<\/strong> Always be learning, yes, but also, always be curious. Ask questions, seek out new experiences, and don&#8217;t be afraid to venture into the unknown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Your Support Network: <\/strong>Surround yourself with people who get, back, and push you. It&#8217;s easier to weather the storms of change when you have a crew to help steer the ship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect and Refocus:<\/strong> Take time to reflect on your journey. What have you learned? What would you do differently? What&#8217;s your single next step? This can help bring clarity to the chaos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be Kind to Yourself:<\/strong> Remember, it&#8217;s okay to make mistakes. It&#8217;s okay to feel lost. 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I&#8217;ve made some stupid decisions in my life&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and I&#8217;ve made some dang good ones&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I turned 46 this month and I exercise almost every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This question came to mind during a run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;What am I chasing?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/FZiLeL2ZHyo-kW_g3CakH4g7AAMKJSFy0xfouwZM3R8zAP7suJF-4a0iN5v-q_KM_TgG41EVM97Wkjt0-3JDtrKCiMi5hKnPe3XmN55Tf2C274zcIE0i96rlgwNSq7EAbsx8rpPpmZGbWDBUJkyx5w\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Are You Chasing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, ask yourself that question. What are YOU chasing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My answer was <strong>FREEDOM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why I got into entrepreneurship in 2007.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find freedom, do things my way, take risks, get out of the box, live life to the fullest, etc, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, here is the personal lesson that I realized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I use FREEDOM as the lens for all my decisions, then decision-making becomes VERY SIMPLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guardrails are clear and visible&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doesn&#8217;t make life easier, but sure does help make it <strong>CLEARER&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks for hanging with me this long.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cheers to<\/strong> <strong>NO BAD DAYS,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8211; Andy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To follow the journey, I&#8217;m on social media at<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/AndySmithSmith\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>AndySmithLife<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see what we\u2019ve been building at our Boutique Consulting, Advising, and Coaching Business, click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cangrowsolutions.com\/\"> CanGrow Solutions<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to get good at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCHozR_9uAofCQKzzsNBP5XA\"><strong> YouTube<\/strong><\/a>, but it&#8217;s hard&#8230; I&#8217;m not niching down enough yet and haven&#8217;t found my clarity&#8230; But, I&#8217;m not giving up. 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