Step 1.6: The Breakaway Move
break·a·way
/ˈbrākəˌwā/, noun
a divergence or radical change from something established or long standing.
"rock was a breakaway from pop"
a sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a bicycle race or in hockey or football.
"a winning breakaway"
Making a “Breakaway Move” is all about discovering and seizing an opportunity for outsized returns.
Making a big change.
It's when you see what others don't and have the balls to go for it and make it happen.
In sports, it's that moment when an athlete breaks free and charges toward glory. In business? It's spotting the gap in the market while others are circle-jerking about best practices and putting their slides together.
Here's the playbook for your own Breakaway Move:
Vision: See the opportunity. That emerging trend everyone's missing? That's your lane. The upcoming Steps in your Playbook will help you figure this out.
Prep: Don't just wait for lightning to strike. Build the damn lightning rod. Study. Train. Master your craft like it's your religion.
Risk: Playing it safe is slow death. The magic happens when you're scared shitless but move anyway. That startup idea keeping you up at night? That's your Breakaway moment.
The payoff?
While others are fighting for 3% annual raises, you're 10x-ing your impact. But here's the thing – you can't half-ass a breakaway. You're either all in, or you're in the stands watching someone else score.
Keep your eyes open, prepare relentlessly, and when the moment comes—make your move.
The goal is within reach.
Your Playbook:
What is the Breakaway Move you would make if you knew you could?
How are you staying alert to spot potential breakaway opportunities?
Are you building a network of mentors and peers who can provide guidance and support, helping you navigate risks? Who are they?
Do you have the confidence to execute a Breakaway Move when the time comes (yes / no)? What are the gaps you need to fill to enable you to go for it when the moment comes?