Strategic Thinking: Strength Training for your Brain and Business

Let's talk about strategic thinking (you know, that thing everyone says you need more of).

Want to know a truth bomb that might surprise you?

Strategic thinking isn't a talent you're born with. It's a muscle you build through consistent practice. And like any muscle, there's one fundamental rule that applies – use it or lose it. 

The Power of "What If?" Questions

There's one step that changes everything. Ask "What if?" every single day. Not just in big meetings or during quarterly planning sessions. Every. Single. Day. 

This simple practice transforms how your brain processes information and identifies opportunities. When you make "what if" thinking a daily habit, you're training your mind to see possibilities where others see only problems. 

Strategic Questions to Get You Started

Try incorporating these types of questions into your daily routine: 

• What if our biggest competitor disappeared tomorrow? 

• What if our main product or service became obsolete? 

• What if our target market suddenly doubled in size? 

• What if we had unlimited resources for one project? 

The Magic Behind the Method

Most people assume the magic is in finding the perfect answers to these questions. But between us – it’s not. The real transformation happens when you consistently train your brain to think beyond current limitations and explore new possibilities. 

I've experienced this transformation firsthand. By asking "what if" regularly, I transformed the organization I was leading. I asked "what if" and started a business, then bought another business. Through strategic questioning, I grew both businesses by over 50% and have traveled more in the last decade than I ever thought possible. 

Strategic thinking isn't mysterious – it's simply a daily practice of curiosity and possibility. 

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