"Today I finished the Advanced Business Plan Workshop. I’ve almost been a member of HTM for a year and I’m approaching one year in business. And while I was scared and unsure about what was going to happen a year ago, I have PLANS now! With steps to implement and goals to reach! Ways to check in on progress and to adjust when needed. Who knew this would turn out to be one of the best decisions I made."

“It’s weird, I went from hating numbers and having no clue about a business plan, to really clinging to my business plan like a fuzzy blanket and finding so much comfort in it, making it into a chart that I look at AT LEAST weekly.
 
It is somewhat similar to driving in heavy fog. When it’s really foggy, I hate to drive slower, so I don’t go super slow, I just cling to the white line like my life depends on it. Sometimes you can only see a couple yards in front of you, so you just cling to that white line for what’s RIGHT in front of you. Sometimes you can see a little further out and you may speed up a bit, but still use the white line as your guide.
 
I have found my business plan to be very much like that white line.”

"I HIGHLY recommend the Advanced Business Plan Workshop! Only 2.5 hours in and I already feel differently about my beliefs and how I need to CONTINUE to change my mindset--that is such an ongoing exercise.  I want to make consistent, data driven decisions. It's coming. It's sane. It's reachable.