If you wouldn’t do it for 10 years… why are you doing it for 10 hours? That single question has the power to completely shift how you run your business.

In this episode, Melissa Smith, The PVA, unpacks a powerful concept inspired by Cameron Scott’s idea of long-term thinking and what it reveals about how business owners are spending their time today.

Because the truth is… most business owners don’t struggle with working hard. They struggle with working on the wrong things.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why short-term thinking is quietly shaping long-term burnout - How routines can trap you into doing work you’ve outgrown - The hidden cost of doing “just 10 hours” of low-value work every week - Why being your own assistant is the most expensive role you can take on - Hiring the right VA isn’t just about now; it’s about your future - The mindset shift that moves you from operator → owner

HIRING RESOURCES: - Cameron Scott – A Practical Path to Financial Freedom by 2030 - The PVA Self-Assessment Podclass: https://thepvaselfassessment.com/ - The PVA Interactive Hiring Workbook: https://thepva.com/complimentary-hiring-workbook/

Book a complimentary consultation with Melissa Smith, The PVA: https://go.oncehub.com/thepva

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