I Knew I’d Found Something Special
The first time I read Traction, I had that rare gut-level reaction: This is it. Within two months, we were in our Focus Day. We didn’t wait around. And every time I sit in session with a leadership team, they tell me, “I wish we had found EOS sooner.”
So why do so many businesses delay implementing something that has already transformed tens of thousands of companies across the globe?
Let’s break down the common reasons—and let’s be real about whether they’re valid.
- “We’re Too Busy Right Now”
The Reality: If you’re too busy to install a system that helps you focus, prioritise, and delegate—you’re exactly the kind of business that needs EOS. Busyness is often a symptom of chaos, unclear priorities, and poor delegation—all addressed by strengthening the Six Key Components™.
Is it valid? Not really. As Gino Wickman says, “You don’t become less busy. You become better at running the business.”
- “We Don’t Have the Budget Right Now”
The Reality: EOS doesn’t cost you money—it saves you money by helping you get the right people in the right seats, solve real Issues permanently, and drive measurables that matter. It costs far more to stay stuck in indecision, wasted meetings, and misaligned efforts.
Is it valid? Maybe—if your company is in financial triage mode. But if you’re spending money reacting instead of investing in building a better system, you’re choosing short-term comfort over long-term gain.
- “We Think We Can DIY It”
The Reality: You can self-implement. The books are powerful. But 90% of leadership teams don’t follow through. Why? Because EOS isn’t about knowledge—it’s about discipline and accountability. That’s where a Professional EOS Implementer becomes the difference between dabbling and transforming.
Is it valid? Technically yes. Practically? Usually no. Most teams need the outside accountability and coaching to stay the course. That said, doing it alone is better than not doing it at all.
- “We Don’t Have the Right Team Yet”
The Reality: That’s exactly why you need EOS. We use tools like The People Analyzer™ and Accountability Chart™ to clarify who’s Right People, Right Seats. EOS gives you the structure to build the team your company deserves.
Is it valid? No. Waiting for the perfect team delays your ability to build the perfect team.
- “We’re Already Using Other Systems”
The Reality: Most operating systems are either over-engineered or too loose. EOS is pure, simple, and complete. It brings clarity and traction without adding complexity.
Is it valid? Possibly—if you’re getting everything you want from your current system. But if your team lacks alignment, discipline, or health, it’s time to upgrade.
Final Thought: You’re Not Alone
Delayed decisions come from fear—fear of change, failure, or exposure. But the #1 thing all great leaders have in common?
They decide.
(Decide! The One Common Denominator of All Great Leaders, Gino Wickman)
EOS is not a magic pill. It’s a simple, proven system that helps your team do what they’re already trying to do—only better, faster, and together.
If you’re ready to stop wrestling with 136 issues and start gaining Traction, schedule your Focus Day. Don’t be the team that says, “I wish we had done this sooner.”
If you’d like to know more, request a 90 minute meeting with me via my web site www.eosworldwide.com/simon-adcock