Should you be Persistent to be Successful?
First, let's take a look in the dictionary to find out what persistence means: "persistence" is the "firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition..."
For a business owner, "Persistence" can be worn like a badge of honor. This idea builds upon the ideal of the rugged explorer who sets out to prove to everyone that the world is round. But, true explorer are few and far between. And...we all know that the world is round, right?
This can be true...sometimes.
However, the danger lies in embracing that persistence at the expense of listening to the signals around you why something may not be working.
Huh?
So what does that mean?
Look at that definition of Persistence again. "...the firm or obstinate continuance..." What do you think of a person who is "obstinate?" Think about that for a minute.
Where will persistence get you if you fail to see the bigger picture?
So the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you need to grind it out, be persistent, and battle resistance to build your business? Is being "persistent" the best way to get from where you are to where you want to be?
Is there a better way? Is there a way not so cluttered with ego?
You don't have to give up on your dreams. What I mean is that by taking the time to listen to your gut and the soft (and sometimes loud) clues all around you, then you may find an even better, easier, and faster way to accomplish what you want and sometimes even more.
Did you catch that? You don't have to give up on your dreams.
To do this, you need Patience.
Every time you are able to experience patience, you sort of move into a "Zen" rhythm for doing business. Is patience the same as being passive?
Not true!
In fact, being patient as you build your business takes an enormous amount of confidence and faith...and power. You have to know beyond all doubt that your product and your service are needed by the market.
The time frame of your success may not be what you originally anticipated; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach and adjust your course as different and better opportunities present themselves, you can become successful.
The time frame of that success may not be what you originally anticipated; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach, you can become successful.
Trust me...I have some experience with this!
But even when that happens; even when you don't know when (or if) you'll reach your desired result; if you go through the steps of the process with patience and an openness, you will not only enjoy the journey, but get the most value from the challenges you face.
If you knew you couldn't fail...what would you do differently?
Would you focus more on the core business or busy work? Would you embrace the tools and training you needed to get to the next level? Would you create that product, write that book, or reach out and call those potential clients that showed some interest in your services?
There are always a thousand reasons why we "can't" do something; reasons why it won't work. And most often, we fool ourselves into thinking that "something" that is holding us back from success is external: not enough education, a bad economy, not enough time.
Be patient...with yourself and with your business.
Set your goals; form good habits to get to those goals, and enjoy every step along your journey!
For even more information on How to Be Successful - check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP7xkLPqv6I
First, let's take a look in the dictionary to find out what persistence means: "persistence" is the "firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition..."
For a business owner, "Persistence" can be worn like a badge of honor. This idea builds upon the ideal of the rugged explorer who sets out to prove to everyone that the world is round. But, true explorer are few and far between. And...we all know that the world is round, right?
This can be true...sometimes.
However, the danger lies in embracing that persistence at the expense of listening to the signals around you why something may not be working.
Huh?
So what does that mean?
Look at that definition of Persistence again. "...the firm or obstinate continuance..." What do you think of a person who is "obstinate?" Think about that for a minute.
Where will persistence get you if you fail to see the bigger picture?
So the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you need to grind it out, be persistent, and battle resistance to build your business? Is being "persistent" the best way to get from where you are to where you want to be?
Is there a better way? Is there a way not so cluttered with ego?
You don't have to give up on your dreams. What I mean is that by taking the time to listen to your gut and the soft (and sometimes loud) clues all around you, then you may find an even better, easier, and faster way to accomplish what you want and sometimes even more.
Did you catch that? You don't have to give up on your dreams.
To do this, you need Patience.
Every time you are able to experience patience, you sort of move into a "Zen" rhythm for doing business. Is patience the same as being passive?
Not true!
In fact, being patient as you build your business takes an enormous amount of confidence and faith...and power. You have to know beyond all doubt that your product and your service are needed by the market.
The time frame of your success may not be what you originally anticipated; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach and adjust your course as different and better opportunities present themselves, you can become successful.
The time frame of that success may not be what you originally anticipated; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach, you can become successful.
Trust me...I have some experience with this!
But even when that happens; even when you don't know when (or if) you'll reach your desired result; if you go through the steps of the process with patience and an openness, you will not only enjoy the journey, but get the most value from the challenges you face.
If you knew you couldn't fail...what would you do differently?
Would you focus more on the core business or busy work? Would you embrace the tools and training you needed to get to the next level? Would you create that product, write that book, or reach out and call those potential clients that showed some interest in your services?
There are always a thousand reasons why we "can't" do something; reasons why it won't work. And most often, we fool ourselves into thinking that "something" that is holding us back from success is external: not enough education, a bad economy, not enough time.
Be patient...with yourself and with your business.
Set your goals; form good habits to get to those goals, and enjoy every step along your journey!
For even more information on How to Be Successful - check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP7xkLPqv6I
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