Stop Swinging That Bloody Scythe

Summary: This post explains why working harder is not the answer to business growth, and how the £47 Strategy Snapshot changes the way you think and work so you can reach your goals faster.

Why Working Harder Doesn’t Work

Most business owners keep using the same old methods, even when they’re exhausted and results have stalled.
Without changing the way you work, chasing bigger goals just means bigger problems.

"Working harder on the wrong things just gets you to the wrong place faster."
— Patrick Tarpey, Magnitude

The Farmer and the Harvester

A farmer harvested his wheat field with a scythe. It was slow, exhausting work.

He wanted to grow his business.
Obvious advice: buy more land.
Useful advice: buy a combine harvester first, then more land.

Lesson: Changing the tool changes the result.

"Changing the tool changes the result — in farming and in business."
— Patrick Tarpey, Magnitude

What the £47 Strategy Snapshot Really Does

The Strategy Snapshot is the business version of the harvester.
It’s a sharp, focused review that:

• Shows you what’s really going on.

• Highlights the biggest opportunities for growth.

• Stops you wasting energy on the wrong things.

• Gives you a clear, practical next step.

It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing the right things in the right order.

Why I Sometimes Give It Away For Free

Inspired by Marcus Sheridan’s Endless Customers, I wanted to build trust by giving value without holding back.

I’ll do the Strategy Snapshot for free — if you actually use it.

"If you don’t act on good advice, it costs you more than money — it costs you your dream."
— Patrick Tarpey, Magnitude

If you don’t use it, it will cost you twice:

• £47 in wasted money.

• Your dream, through wasted time and opportunity.

The Real Cost of Swinging the Scythe

Effort without the right tools and thinking leads to burnout, not success.
Changing the tool changes the result.

So ask yourself:
If someone offered you the chance to achieve your dream for free, would you take it?