Before we dive into our next topic, I want to just say "thank you".  I received countless emails, texts, direct messages and comments on the last edition, The Syrup – Mental Illness and Seeing the Unseen, from people who felt brave enough to share their own stories with me.  It deeply touched me and as a contributor to this publication for over a decade, I can honestly say this is the most feedback I have ever received on an article.  I'm glad it struck a chord with some and hope you felt a little more "seen" in this crazy thing called life.  

Our next topic was brought up by the legendary Eric Silverman, who is also a frequent BenefitsPRO contributor, podcast host and enhanced benefits guru.  He brought up the age-old topic of working on your business versus working in your business, something I think many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with.  

Before we tackle this, let's first define and clarify so we are all on the same page.  I think of working "in your business" as more about managing the immediate tasks and responsibilities necessary to keep the wheels on the bus, while working "on your business" involves strategic thinking and planning to ensure its long-term success and growth.