Falklands Law: How Smart VAs Stop Reacting and Start Leading

Be Intentionally Proactive, Not Constantly Reactive

Let’s be real, most VAs are running their businesses like firefighters.

Every Slack ping? Emergency.

Every email? Urgent.

Every client request? “Let me do that right now.”

And then you wonder why your brain feels fried by Friday.

Here’s the truth: reacting to everything keeps you busy, not booked.

If you want to scale, you need to master the discipline of when to act and when to pause.

That’s where the Falklands Law comes in.

What Falklands Law Means for You

The principle is simple but powerful:

If a decision doesn’t need to be made now, don’t make it now.

That’s it.

That’s the mindset shift that separates burned-out assistants from brilliant operators.

The Falklands War was won, in part, by strategy, not panic.

Every move was measured. Every decision was timed.

That’s how you need to run your VA business.

The VA Decision Framework: Act or Pause

Every time something hits your inbox, stop asking “How fast can I do this?”

Start asking, “Does this need to be decided now?”

Here’s the cheat code:

ACT NOW if…

  • There’s a genuine emergency or client crisis

  • A system failure threatens revenue or delivery

  • The deadline is today or imminent

  • You have all the info you need

  • Delaying causes measurable harm

Key principle: If you have clarity and urgency, move fast.

PAUSE + PREPARE if…

  • The request is vague or incomplete

  • You lack context or background

  • The decision has long-term implications

  • Multiple stakeholders are involved

  • Your gut says, “Something’s missing”

Key principle: Better to pause and ask than rush and regret.

 

Real Scenarios: Falklands Law in Action

Scenario 1: Client’s Stripe is Down

Revenue’s bleeding. Payments aren’t processing.

→ Decision: Act Now.

Troubleshoot. Escalate. Communicate.

Emergencies demand speed.

Scenario 2: Client Mentions a Rebrand

Vague idea. No data. Big implications.

→ Decision: Pause + Prepare.

Ask the why. Research the market. Schedule a strategy call.

Scenario 3: Email Scheduled with a Typo

10,000 people about to see it.

→ Decision: Act Now.

Fix the typo. Notify the client. Protect the brand.

Scenario 4: Client Asks to Reschedule a Meeting

Seems simple, right?

→ Decision: Pause + Prepare.

Check the context. Confirm who’s impacted. Offer options.

The glow-up comes from discernment, not speed.

Why This Law Protects Your Energy

Let’s talk emotional intelligence.

Most VAs don’t burn out from overwork, they burn out from decision fatigue.

Every “urgent” task drains your focus. Every “just one quick thing” chips at your clarity.

Falklands Law isn’t just strategy; it’s self-preservation.

Here’s how it ties to EQ:

  • Self-Awareness: Notice when you’re reacting vs. responding.

  • Self-Regulation: Train yourself to pause before diving in.

  • Social Awareness: Understand how your timing impacts others.

Proactive VAs don’t just execute, they elevate.

How to Build the Falklands Habit

Start small:

  1. Ask “Does this need to be decided now?” before you respond.

  2. If yes → act with clarity.

  3. If no → ask better questions, gather data, and set a timeline.

  4. Document your decision flow.

  5. Teach your clients the same framework.

Pro Tip: Train your clients to give context, not just tasks.

That’s how you move from reactive assistant to strategic operator.

Final Word from Your VA Godmother

You can’t lead if you’re always reacting.

You can’t scale if you’re always scrambling.

Falklands Law isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing smarter.

Pause. Prepare. Then pounce with precision.

That’s how you become the calm in the chaos, the VA every CEO trusts when the pressure hits.

Be intentional. Be strategic.

Lead with patience and power.

— Monica

aka #TheVAGodmother 🪄

#AskMonicaAnything #BibbidiBobbidiBooked

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