When things aren’t working as well as one hope or plans, it’s natural to push harder. Whether our push is through longer hours, more frequent contact with potential clients, or bigger, louder marketing messages, it all adds up to one thing — beating your head against a wall. Not only is it unproductive, it’s not the smartest strategy for growing your small business. Rather than get a bigger helmet so it hurts less when your head hits the wall — again — learn to pivot.