one, schedule time to think, and keep that appointment. give your self the space to be creative. it's easy to lose that when you're focused on the day to day. two, use technology to your advantage and automate everything you can. while the transition may feel overwhelming, it will free up time for you to concentrate on more important things. three, make sure that your employees get ample training. you'll never be able to focus on the big picture if you're constantly being called in to put out fires. empower your staff with whatever they need to make decisions without you, and then trust them to do this job well. four, pretend to boot strap your business. even if things are going well, pretending to be a cash strapped startup for an afternoon could help you achieve laser-like focus on the most efficient next step. and five, reconsider your net worth. if you feel like you've been operating your business as usual, you may want to consider shaking up the people surrounding you. actively seek out relationships