The Ups and Downs of Business
You know that feeling of anticipation when you're in line for a rollercoaster ride? It's just as fun for me as the ride itself.
I know it's going to go up and down, but I don't know when, and I'm scared, but I just can't wait to get on.
Entrepreneurs feel that same thrill when it comes to running their own business.
When the ride comes to an end, some people get right back in line, while others are scared stiff of getting back on that track.
Starting your own business is kind of like buying a ticket for that rollercoaster.
You're excited, a little scared, but you know you want to do it and no one can talk you out of it.
Optimism prevails, or at least it should.
As a general rule, if you go in expecting your business to fail, chances are it will! When you send negative energy out, you will get negative energy back.
When you think about your business, I want you to always feel the same fun, excitement that you do when you're on the incline of the rollercoaster track...
not the sheer terror you feel as you're careening down the other side! Don't let that stop you from getting on the ride.
You can choose to take the safest route, getting a steady paycheck at a 9-5, or you can learn how to conquer this ride.
And it could be the ride of your life! Usually in the start-up phase, you're fired up and optimistic.
Even though others before you may have tried and failed, it's going to be different for you.
And you're going to need this attitude to carry you through those down times, to keep you motivated and energized.
You have to believe in your business for it to be successful, and mentally force out any negative thoughts that bring you down.
When you look at someone who's successful in business, you don't see the years of sweat and toil and self-doubt that preceded that success.
People are successful only because of the hard work and belief they have in themselves and their idea.
Life at the peak of your business is beautiful, allowing you to take in the panoramic view of your success.
You can now afford to hire more hands, take more time off, and relax as your business runs efficiently.
Your business can just as easily be derailed by complacency, mis-management, lapse of judgment, or economic downturn.
But this doesn't have to be the end! There's always time for another ride!
I know it's going to go up and down, but I don't know when, and I'm scared, but I just can't wait to get on.
Entrepreneurs feel that same thrill when it comes to running their own business.
When the ride comes to an end, some people get right back in line, while others are scared stiff of getting back on that track.
Starting your own business is kind of like buying a ticket for that rollercoaster.
You're excited, a little scared, but you know you want to do it and no one can talk you out of it.
Optimism prevails, or at least it should.
As a general rule, if you go in expecting your business to fail, chances are it will! When you send negative energy out, you will get negative energy back.
When you think about your business, I want you to always feel the same fun, excitement that you do when you're on the incline of the rollercoaster track...
not the sheer terror you feel as you're careening down the other side! Don't let that stop you from getting on the ride.
You can choose to take the safest route, getting a steady paycheck at a 9-5, or you can learn how to conquer this ride.
And it could be the ride of your life! Usually in the start-up phase, you're fired up and optimistic.
Even though others before you may have tried and failed, it's going to be different for you.
And you're going to need this attitude to carry you through those down times, to keep you motivated and energized.
You have to believe in your business for it to be successful, and mentally force out any negative thoughts that bring you down.
When you look at someone who's successful in business, you don't see the years of sweat and toil and self-doubt that preceded that success.
People are successful only because of the hard work and belief they have in themselves and their idea.
Life at the peak of your business is beautiful, allowing you to take in the panoramic view of your success.
You can now afford to hire more hands, take more time off, and relax as your business runs efficiently.
Your business can just as easily be derailed by complacency, mis-management, lapse of judgment, or economic downturn.
But this doesn't have to be the end! There's always time for another ride!
