It's All About YOU in Business

I'm sure you've heard people say "It's not about you when it comes to business.  It's all about the customer and making sure they are satisfied."  


Yes, there is definite truth in that statement---no question about it.  If you have a service or product, your objective should be to have a "more than satisfied" customer because that customer is more than likely to refer other customers to you.

But I'm here to tell you, it's all about YOU too.  You are the most important part of your business.  Without you there is no business.  You are the designer of your destiny.  From the beginning you get to decide how much effort you want to put into your success.  You are the captain of your ship and you get to alter the course when necessary.

So here's what YOU have to do each day to jump start and maintain your successful business mindset:

• Wake up ready for the challenges of the day.  Some people just lie in bed dreading the thought of having to get up and face the day.  What I started doing was making a list the night before of things I wanted and needed to accomplish the next day so that would give me a jumping off point.  

• Get in the zone with a heart of gratitude (whatever it takes--I use prayer and meditation).  I also keep a journal where I write down the things I am grateful for as a reminder of the blessings I have already received.

• Put the right food in your body.  You've heard the saying---a healthy mind and a healthy body go hand in hand.  Starting out with a nutritious breakfast goes a LONG way in helping to keep you energized.

• Sweat out the Small Stuff:  Along those same lines, a healthy dose of exercise is good for the mind and body and it helps relieve stress.  So on those days when you're feeling a little overwhelmed, take a break and find an exercise routine you enjoy with some great music to move you along.

• Get perspective.  If you don't know where you're going, how will you know how to get there?  Take some time to map out your day so you can hit as many of your objectives as possible.

• Build strategic alliances.  Look at businesses associated with yours.  Connect with them and discuss what you're both looking for and see if there are ways you can help each other out.  These types of relationships can prove extremely powerful when it comes to referrals so make sure you give as much as you receive.

There are those who work all day.  There are those who dream all day.  And then there are those who spend an hour dreaming before setting to work to fulfill those dreams. Which one are YOU?