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Possibilities and Potential

Guest post by: Kerri Salls

Article Overview: As we close the books on another year, it becomes clear what we achieved and where we hit the target, and also what didn’t get done and where our efforts went way off target. So looking forward, it’s important to look at both the possibilities of all we can do to refine our craft and increase profits, and at the same time not burn out.

Possibilities and Potential

As we close the books on another year, it becomes clear what we achieved and where we hit the target, and also what didn’t get done and where our efforts went way off target. So looking forward, it’s important to look at both the possibilities of all we can do to refine our craft and increase profits, and at the same time not burn out.

I read an interesting article in the Sunday paper about young people building careers. They have the work ethic to establish themselves well in their chosen careers (i.e., work long hours), but are not as driven as their parents (aka baby boomers) to keep it up for decades. They’ve seen the cost of their parents’ definition of success in terms of heart attack, stroke and death well before retirement age, never mind dysfunctional families. They want a life, balance, outside interests - and they want that balance now – even before they settle down or have a family.

As your business has developed from the first few sales to the 100th or the 1000th, what are you doing to keep the balance? Do you make time for family, home, fun or vacations?

To keep your enthusiasm alive for long term growth and success, you can’t burn out in the short term. I agree business can become all consuming and overwhelming – especially for solopreneurs, if you let it. I’ve been there a few times myself.

Here are some ideas to renew your passion and keep the possibilities flowing:

1. Go back to your vision of why you started your business – separate your emotions from the day-to- day rigmarole. Write done the reasons and keep them handy. Look at them regularly to keep your passion flowing.

2. Write down the larger purpose of your business – remember, your work affects the lives of many people – more than you realize. Try to find a new benefit every day – create more possibilities.

3. Take time to brainstorm periodically (weekly, monthly, quarterly) with no expectation of immediate results. Mind-mapping and heart-mapping are two good tools to use. Take one idea and list the simple action steps to follow through. This will take the blinders off your thinking. If something works out – celebrate!

4. Always show everyone your belief and enthusiasm for your business. Enthusiasm and passion are contagious. Always speak positively about your business, your goals, and your successes. Your energy flows through your words which others will reflect back to you. Invite new possibilities by sharing your conviction in what you do and your affection for the business itself.

If you’re like me, you have this little voice in your head that keeps you pushing harder than most. You keep looking for ways to maximize your potential, to be open to opportunity and ready to initiate change – all in order to achieve your full potential. It all starts with possibility thinking. Do It Now!

What will you do now to boost your business next year? Are you ready to initiate change?

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