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As solopreneurs we have to make sure we’re following through on our decisions and taking action on our plans. This is especially true when you’re just starting out and have given yourself permission to spend time and money on launching your business.
Granted, you have to invest in your business for it to fly, that’s 100% true. But on the other hand, when do you declare that you’re all started-out? It’s scary to learn that we can go a long time not realizing we’re running on neutral.
That’s where FutureMe comes in.
FutureMe: A Tool to Help Current You Keep Future You on Track
FutureMe is a straightforward free tool which can be found at futureme.org. To use it, simply write a letter to your future self, and FutureMe will deliver it to you on a date you choose. Super simple, right? You don’t even have to set up an account (though you can); you just need to confirm your email.
FutureMe is not another task management or calendar tool. Instead, this tool was made to help you keep up with the the bigger things, at least that’s how I use it.
Here's how I use FutureMe for my quarterly check-ins
To write the letter to my future self, I take some time to think about where I want to be in the not-too-far future—usually 3 months into the future, but sometimes 6 months. I then write to my future self to tell her where she should be when she reads the letter - in her business and beyond.
I keep my letters simple and write in a tone I know will speak to me.
In the letter, I check in about three business related things and three non-business things. If I need to I use four. Then, I pretty much make myself ask "what's up?" if I’m missing too many targets.
To make it a ritual to write these letters regularly, I remind myself in the letter to write the next one. When I receive the letter, I make sure to follow my instructions.
When I receive the letter from my past self, I make sure to leave it aside till a time in the day when I can give it my full attention. You can use the snooze function to make sure not to forget about the letter.
How To Use FutureMe When You're Just Starting Out with Your Solopreneur Business?
If you’re starting out and are not sure where you’ll be in three or six months, that’s OK.
In that case, use your FutureMe letter to record where you are right now with your online business. How are you feeling about it, what are you excited about, what scares you, what have you done so far, the time and money you’ve put into it. Then, write a handful of things you plan to do.
Most importantly, remind yourself in the letter that when you’re writing the letter, you’re not sure exactly where you’re going or how long it’ll take you to get there, because it’s all so new.
Reading your letter later will give you perspective, it’ll show you how you've grown, and it'll allow you to plan better for the next future you.
Will You Give FutureMe a Try?
As solopreneurs, it's important to check in and keep a record of our progress. You don’t want to have the empty bank account be your first sign that you’ve gone a year without making real money. 😬😬😬 With the way social media and online learning work, this is a real risk.
Start today. Go to FutureMe.Org and write your first letter to your future self. It won't take long, and it's free, so really, why not? Not gonna do it? Why? Any chance you're avoiding something? Do it and and for a more conscious and directed business journey. Your future self will thank you.
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