Issue 103, Double E Bullet, August 22nd, 2024

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Hey, it's Dhiren 👋,

What if I told you the "overnight success" you're chasing is actually years in the making? Buckle up, because I'm about to reveal the truth behind business breakthroughs in the this edition of the "33 Rules to Become a Part-Time CEO" series

BULLET ONE​
​🧠 Gradually: The Invisible Build-Up

Picture this: It’s 2 AM, I’m hunched over my laptop, eyes burning, sleepless, wondering if Cloudscape will ever take off. For five grueling years, this was my reality. We were like a duck paddling furiously underwater while appearing calm on the surface. Each day, we made micro-improvements:

• Tweaking and productizing our service offerings
• Building relationships one client at a time
• Learning from every misstep (and there were many!)

It felt like pushing a boulder uphill, but we kept at it, day after day.

Here’s the truth: behind every “overnight success” is a journey of slow, steady progress. It’s a process Ernest Hemingway summed up perfectly in his novel The Sun Also Rises. When a character is asked how he went bankrupt, he replies, “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” The same is true in business.

BULLET TWO​
​🧠 Then Suddenly: The Tipping Point

Then, almost without warning, everything shifted. Clients started pouring in, our team hit its stride, and our reputation soared. From the outside, it looked like we'd suddenly made it. We closed projects with some of the biggest names in the region, including the likes of Etihad Airways, Cartier and the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

But here's the key: that "sudden" success was the direct result of years of quiet, consistent effort. The foundation we built over time created a momentum that launched us forward faster than we ever thought possible.

So, where are you in this journey? Are you in the "gradual" phase, wondering if your efforts will ever pay off? Here's how to make the most of this crucial time:

1. Celebrate small wins: They're the building blocks of big success.
2. Track your progress: Keep a "gradual growth" journal to see how far you've come.
3. Stay consistent: Remember, it's the daily actions that lead to breakthrough moments.

Your "suddenly" moment could be just around the corner. Keep pushing!

Hit reply and share one area where you're making gradual improvements. Let's celebrate those invisible wins together!

🧨 DHIREN'S UPDATES 🧨 The third quarter of 2024 is almost ending! Sending you positive energy and smiles as we get to end of the summer!

Last Word 👋

A quick favor, if you don't mind?
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Much love & thanks for being part of the journey,

Dhiren Bhatia ​Founder, Elevated Entrepreneur ​ElevatedEntrepreneur.co​ ☎️ Book a 1:1 Clarity Call​

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