326: The Power of the Plan
Decision Making • Apr 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM • Written by: Erin Aquin

Discover how to create a planning system that honors both your vision and your desire for freedom, allowing you to build a thriving business without sacrificing your personal life or energy.
In this enlightening episode, Erin Aquin, Superabound co-founder, explores how even the most planning-averse entrepreneurs can transform their relationship with structure to create a more fulfilling and sustainable business. Perfect for visionary entrepreneurs who resist traditional planning but want to achieve more while working less.
Featured Concepts:
- The difference between planning from vision versus planning from the "goal swamp"
- Why traditional Monday morning planning often fails
- How to build trust in your planning system even when motivation is low
You will learn:
- How to transition from being "organized for others" to creating a sustainable planning system that works for you
- The concept of the "goal swamp" and how to ensure your plans align with your true vision rather than others' expectations
- Practical strategies for realistic planning, including:
- The "holy s**t time" buffer system
- Color-coding and visual planning techniques
- How to plan with energy management in mind
- The transformative "visionary practice" - connecting with your future self to create more aligned plans
- How to reduce work hours (even to 25-30 hours/week) while maintaining business growth
Resources mentioned
- Get the Superabound book here if you haven't already
- Light Your Next Lantern course to help you put the book into action
- Join the Superabound collective, free, to share your Vision and challenges, and get coaching to keep you making progress
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