🧲 The 90-Day Rule

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Mentioned in today’s issue: The 90-Day Rule, Apple, and mobile hotspots. Plus when the client admits you were right, benefits of maintaining a high say-do ratio, and exploring strange new platforms.

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Making the Rounds

Secrets of the 90-Day Rule for employee retention. Turns out the 3-month period known as a “quarter” isn’t just ideal for setting goals or reporting earnings. Companies like Chipotle, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and more swear by it when it comes to retaining new hires. Here’s why.

Apple employees returning to office in September with hybrid model. They’ll be expected to return Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus one more day decided on a team-by-team basis.
11 ways to fix your mobile hotspot. Working remotely without a steady WiFi connection? Mobile hotspots can be a lifesaver, but only if they work properly. Check out this guide from Insider on 11 ways to troubleshoot a mobile hotspot that won’t connect.

Working With Clients

When the Client Admits You Were Right

Client success can be boiled down to one thing:

Learning how to manage expectations.

It’s the bedrock that long-lasting relationships are built on.

Here are some tips to help you to do it better:

Be transparent about the process
Offer multiple options or strategies
Set deadlines with wiggle room
Overcommunicate
Avoid getting carried away with too much excitement or enthusiasm

And if a client is eager to pursue their own strategy instead of the one you’ve suggested…

Make the potential risks clear.

Explain that it’s your job as the expert to speak up.

Then establish clear criteria to determine whether the strategy is successful or not.

If it pans out, they’ll appreciate you pushing forward despite disagreeing.

And if it doesn’t, they’ll respect your judgment for being right.

Win-win.

Working For Yourself

If You Said It, Then…

One of the hallmarks of high-performers in any arena is a high say-do ratio.

When they say they’re gonna do something…

They do it.

Plain and simple.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

Following through on what you SAY you’re gonna do builds confidence and centers your locus of control.

So if you keep saying you’re gonna…

– apply to more freelance jobs
– start doing cold outreach
– post more on social media
– find a mentor
– go to a live event
– grow your network
– raise your rates
– etc etc etc

Then do it.

Prove to yourself you are in control.

And save the excuses for later.

Because in the end, YOU are the only who can do the work.