Most limits we encounter are artificial.

Example, you’re working with a software platform and you’re told “that’s not a feature, so you’re out of luck“.

With older desktop based software, that may have been the case. But, In today’s world of cloud based systems and API’s, these limitations are usually artificial.

Case in point, the cloud based platform, Smartsheet, has what appears to be many limitations on the surface, such as not being able to send nicely formatted emails with attachments. Ask any general Smartsheet user and you’ll be told “YOU CAN’T DO THAT!”

Those general users are placing artificial limits on themselves because the solution can’t be found in Smartsheet’s list of features. But, you CAN do that. You know the answer won’t be found looking at the list of Smartsheet features, but you also know better than to stop there.

Smartsheet is a cloud based platform that can integrate with many different services to enhance it’s functionality, such as Microsoft’s Power Automate and Google’s Appsheet. Both of which can generate nicely formatted emails using Smartsheet data that includes attachments.

Now that you know there are solutions beyond these artificial limits, how do you go about achieving your goals? How do you convince the naysayers?

One option is to spend time asking AI only to be lead down a path that may not lead anywhere. (We’ve been there before!). Yet another is to franticly spend hours, days, even weeks watching enough YouTube videos to piece together a solution.

Or… you can seek out a targeted answer from a guru or coach who helps you go from YOU CAN’T DO THAT to OH, YES I CAN!

By demonstrating your can-do attitude and willingness to think outside of these artificial limits, it’s bound to get noticed. If you’re an employee, you’re immediately more valuable to your employer. And, if your employer doesn’t recognize your value, you’ll have to confidence to move on or maybe even start your own business! Already a freelance consultant? Then, your new found problem solving skillsets can attract and serve better quality (and higher paying) clients.