the genius behind inbound marketing, issued a challenge — blog for 30 days. What? In a row?!? How crazy was that idea! I was lucky if I managed to eek out one blog a week! I certainly wasn’t capable of writing one blog every day — especially given my current blogging state of mind.
How many times a day do you say, “I don’t have time” or “I don’t have enough time”? Lack of time is a common problem that plagues every small business owner. A rock-solid solution to create more time is needed in today’s time-crunched environment.
Any one who runs a small business knows how easy it is to get caught up in the act of doing. You compile taxes for year-end, organize your desk, and clear out your inbox (again). The multitude of tasks required on any given day of small business operation is daunting. In the mix of all the “doing”, there’s one — and only one — approach to keep your small business growing.
The way you’re working is no longer working. In fact, it hasn’t worked for some time now. Yet, the need to continue on a collision course with burnout, insomnia, and stress continues. It’s time to re-think the way you work.
Well-worn habits, like your comfy gym clothes that should have been tossed years ago, are hard to part with. But, when those habits begin to interfere with success, it may be time to re-assess.
My morning got off to a rocky start. I made a commitment to hike 6 miles. However, after tossing all night, I wanted out of the promise I made to myself and my friend. Left up to me, it was unlikely the hike would happen as planned. Then my hiking buddy showed up ensuring the successful achievment of my goal.
We’ve all taken part in relationship-building conversations. This exchange occurs between two business owners for the purpose of establishing rapport and building trust. In many cases, it’s in hopes of a rewarding referral exchange association. Knowing what NOT to do is equally as important as what to do.
“I can’t doesn’t exist.” That’s what I learned from Mamie McCullough. As a former public school teacher and principle, Mamie heard “I can’t” frequently. “I can’t get my homework done.” “I can’t finish my paper.” “I CAN’T DO IT!” Sound familiar? Anyone with teenagers knows the familiar litany. Apparently, Mamie was equally frustrated and set out to prove “I can’t” doesn’t exist and “I can” does.