N is for Never Say Never!
This week in the ABCs of how to grow a business, we’re on the letter N. N stands for never. Do you ever find yourself saying “I’ll never do that,” or “that will never happen to me,” or “my kids would never do that?” I’ve said those statements plenty of times, and every time, you guessed it, those “things” happened to me. So, be careful when you say “never” statements.
As soon as we say “never,” it opens us up to “what if.” “What if I have to walk through that?” or “what do I do in that circumstance?” I believe that people think they’re going to quit from the first adversity they’re faced with. If you don’t expect there’s going to be challenges and adversity when growing a business, well then, maybe you shouldn’t be in business. Now, I don’t like to say “never”, but hear me out; never ever quit. Of course, there’s times you will have to quit, but try changing your mindset to “I’m not going to quit. I might take a break when I get overwhelmed, but then I’m going right back to work.”
Never think there is a topic you won’t speak on. Sometimes you will pick a topic, and other times a topic will pick you. For me, I always wanted to be a positive speaker and speak on uplifting topics such as success, sales, personal development, and business ownership. Now I mostly speak on mental health and wellness. I have friends that love to speak on communication skills, but diversity picked them. Stay open to the topics that your clients see you have wisdom in, that needs sharing with the world. The more open we are, the farther we will go.
There’s a million people out there selling us on a secret formula to be successful, to gain things in our life. Anything from books to coaching to programs. I don’t think the secret formula is such a secret. Simply put, it’s about working hard. It’s about not letting the results of one day define what you’re going to do the next day. It’s about going to work even when you’re tired, even when it’s challenging, because hard work truly pays off. Yes, we should always work smart, but we should also always hustle and work hard. It’s not going to come easy. Any person who has had great success in life, it didn’t come easy for them, but quitting wasn’t an option for them when it got hard.
So, are you going to quit, or are you never going to let people’s opinions define what success means for you? Don’t give up. Keep working hard.
Remember, never say never, and never give up. Always believe in yourself and keep living the exceptional life you’ve always dreamed of. What does living your exceptional life look like to you?
Do you love what you’re doing and who you’re doing it for?
How do you show love to your clients?
What is your most rewarding moment with a client recently? #neversaynever #dontgiveup #keepgoing
