So you've come to the conclusion that "it" doesn't do the
job. You're not getting the results that you wanted and
it's time for a change. Yes, this is hard to accept
sometimes, but unless you do, nothing will make a
difference. What's more is, things could get a whole lot
worse. Please realize though, you haven't failed; you've
only gotten results that you didn't want. You now have
information that is very useful. Don't ignore this all
important data because it matters very much; you don't want
to repeat the same mistakes. It's very possible and people
do it everyday.
Getting yourself to execute is very much easier said than
done. The key is finding out what motivates you; what will
get you going.
Staying with a particular mode of getting things done can
be comfortable in it's own right; however nothing will get
better and sometimes things just get plain outdated. As for
customers: they are fickle. They need constant
stimulation, unlike you the conscious business owner. They
always want what's new and improved; so likewise, you must
stay new and improved.
Are you ready to accept that it's time to move ahead?
Great, let's get started. Now here are a few pointers to
get you going or at least headed in the right direction:
(1) Realize that knowledge is only "potential" power.
'Potential" is the key word here. Now that you have this
information; what are you going to do with it? This is
where you begin answering the all-important question of
what direction you want to go in, but don't stop here.
You've still got work to do...
(2) Take baby steps.
It's time to put in work. When tackling large projects,
huge changes or something that you just aren't looking
forward to doing, begin by breaking it down into small
easily digestible pieces--chew and swallow them slowly.
These translate into actions that are very small, but
specific. Try and visualize a baby taking their first
couple of steps. It isn't easy in the beginning, but after
a few tries, they've got the hang of it. In the end, their
determination pays off, and so it is with you. Before you
know it, you will have accomplished your goal. Taking these
baby steps will also prevent you from missing something
essential. Rushing is sabotage to your business. Take
your time and do it right.
(3) Learn your business.
This cannot be emphasized enough. Learn all that you can
about your industry, and learn it well. Find out what
others are doing, taking note of whether or not it's
working for them. Remember, the key here is results. You
don't want to be doing anything that doesn't produce
desirable outcomes. Most essentially, find out what your
customers/clients want; you don't want to be on the wrong
side of that equation either.
(4) Be innovative.
Yes, everybody else is doing it because it works, now you
need to create a new spin. Whatever it is, get to thinking
about making it new, fresh and best of all, improved. It
doesn't matter how small the difference is because it will
translate into a huge difference when it comes to your
bottom line.
(5) Get the support you need.
Everybody that has accomplished something great got there
with the help of other people. Maybe somebody introduced
them to someone else that made things happen. Maybe someone
took the time to teach them new ways of looking at things.
It could be that someone just simply cheered them on and
listened to their ideas. The point here is, there is
always someone else in the picture of your success. Realize
this, while being sure to nurture these kinds of
connections and welcome the new ones because they really do
make a difference.
Many of us running our own businesses can pigeon-hole
ourselves by implementing one of the suggestions above,
find that it works and keep it in automatic mode there.
While one measure may suffice, the main issue is to do
well. So with that in mind, you'll want to do all of these
things and at the same time.
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Aunice Reed is a Professional Success Coach and NLP Master
Specialist for Women. She is in private practice in Los
Angeles, CA.
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