Not long ago, I spoke with a leader who had done something extraordinary.
In just twelve months, she had doubled the size of a community she cared deeply about. Membership soared. Energy grew. The group was thriving.
And then she said something that stopped me in my tracks:
“But my own business didn’t grow.”
When Success Masks Neglect
Her story isn’t unique. Leaders often pour energy into one part of their world—community, projects, mentoring—while another area stalls.
It’s not about blame. It’s about awareness.
Because the truth is this: your time and energy are finite. Where you focus determines what grows.
The Double-Edged Sword of Commitment
Commitment is a strength. But when it’s not balanced, it creates blind spots.
You scale something meaningful, but unintentionally starve something else.
The result? Progress in one area, frustration in another.
How to Refocus Your Energy
Here’s a simple way to realign:
- Audit your attention. Track where your time really goes this week. The reality may surprise you.
- Decide what matters most right now. You can’t grow everything equally. What one area needs sunlight this quarter?
- Reallocate intentionally. Adjust your calendar. Say no where you need to. Put your focus where you want progress.
Final Thought
Not everything needs to be monetized. But not everything should be neglected either.
Sometimes the biggest shift comes from one intentional step. What would it look like for you to redirect your energy this quarter—so progress shows up where it matters most?
And if you’d like a thought partner to help you see clearly where your energy is going, let’s talk.
