"The Consequences of Procrastination in Business: Why You Must Not Delay."
- Lotoya Jean
- Jun 27, 2024
- 4 min read

Procrastination is a destiny killer.
As business owners, we must be willing to make decisions swiftly.
I have lost a great deal of opportunities and resources because I was not able to make decisions as quickly as I should.
If you have ever found yourself on the edge and literally at the point of giving up, then there is a reason for this. You may be delaying your own success. After having my own personal struggles managing and growing six businesses on my own, each time I found myself not getting the desired results, I looked back at my decisions. What did I not do or should have done to make the businesses grow rapidly as they should?
Timely action is very crucial for business success, as delays often leads to lost opportunities and can reflect negatively on your self image or business dealings.
Let's dive into some of the main reasons why you may find yourself delaying your purpose and mission in your business.
The first reason why many ambitious and experienced businesses owners delay business decisions is; mental blocks. Your mind is so powerful that it can slowly put you in a rut without you seeing that you are suffering from your own limiting beliefs.
Your beliefs can often keep you away from doing what needs to be done, like reaching out to a potential sponsor, stakeholder, collaborator, potential client, and so forth. Because of this fear, you are triggering a behavior in your subconscious mind that allows you to do less and drift further away from truly becoming successful.
There are several aspects that creates mental blocks or barriers in an individuals life.
1. Self-doubt;
Have you ever postponed or hesitated to pursue a great idea because you were uncertain about the outcome?
Maybe you are embarrassed about something in your past and showing up will cause ridicule or shame.
2. Comparison;
Do you constantly measure yourself against others and everything around you? Remember, there is limited space for everyone to succeed. Anyone can sell a burger, but what truly sets you apart is your unique service and special sauce.
3. Limited Mindset;
You can only see the now and not think or plan for the future. You believe in a set of similarities that you have used in the past.
However things and times changes every day, so what you used last year may not be good for today.
4. Lack of Focus;
This situation is quite common, as I have experienced it myself. The main reason for this blockage appears to be our tendency to multitask excessively, leading us to lose sight of what really matters. Consider committing to one excellent idea and making consistent progress on it each day. How do you think that would benefit you?
5. Waiting for the perfect moment;
To initiate action effectively, the key is to simply begin. We have the choice to either overthink, overanalyze, and criticize ourselves, or to rely on our instincts and take a leap with the resources and knowledge we currently possess.
6. You believe you are not worthy of money;
Money is a tool, and if you believe that it is inherently negative, this mindset could be preventing you from achieving financial success. Your relationship with money, whether positive or negative, will determine your level of abundance.
Fear is a powerful, destructive force that holds many back from pursuing their dreams. However, most successful people have faced similar fears yet still conquered them. Fear makes us nervous and tempts us to back down. It's natural to feel afraid, even when doing something familiar. But we must be brave, act despite the fear, and go for it anyway. We may never feel fully ready, so we might as well be bold and move forward in faith over fear.
You were created for greatness and have the power to shape your future. Your mindset is the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving financial success. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and don't be afraid to demand your worth. With the right work ethic and attitude, you can overcome any obstacle and reach your desired income.
Many people don’t realize that their success is determined by their mindset, beliefs, fears, doubts, and thoughts and their actions.
Every day make it your duty to wake up with purpose follow through with action.
The very things that were sent to derail you or delay you will be the same thing used to propel you into your destiny.
It is time to turn your big idea into a successful, growing online business.
The world needs you; your skills, your passion, your story, your gifts and the value that you carry.
Do not delay your destiny any longer, it is time to do fulfilling work you love.
You didn’t come here to pay bills and die.
If you are going to spend the most of your adult life with people you work with, wouldn't it be nice for it to be with cool people on a similar mission as you? People who has goals and dreams and people who inspire you to be better?
I heard of this statement some time ago, delay is the devils delight and when he can't stop your destiny he will put trivial things in your way to delay you.
There is no room for delays or procrastination anymore. Prior to taking action, it is essential to equip yourself for upcoming steps and opportunities. This preparedness will enable you to seize new opportunities as they arise, ensuring that you are fully prepared.
Don't hesitate if you're prepared to take your business to the next level.
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