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Things Successful Business People Avoid!
By Pat Mussieux
We always read about things you SHOULD do to succeed as an
entrepreneur, right? What about the things you SHOULD NOT be doing?
I am
constantly watching and listening to successful business people for clues about
what they do that makes them successful.
For
those of you who know me, you know that I am an avid fan of the TV shows Dragon’s
Den and Shark Tank.
I also
watch Undercover Boss and take some great tips away from there, too.
I’ve
learned how important it is to know your numbers. I’ve learned to stay focused
on people first – and the profits will come.
I am
also a voracious reader of biographies! I love to learn about people’s
stories and read about their journey to success.
Everyone
has a story. There is so much to learn from other people’s stories when we pay
attention and when we apply the lessons.
There
are also some things that we should NOT be doing as entrepreneurs if we want to
succeed in business.
These
clues are all around us too but, based on my observations, not always picked up
by people.
Here
are a few things I’ve learned in this regard.
1. AVOID SHARING YOUR DREAMS AND GOALS
Not
everyone wants to see you succeed. Some people in your circle (and that
includes family) don’t want to see you succeed – they don’t want to see you
change in any way.
They
want you to stay just as you are because that is in THEIR comfort zone.
Tip:
Your dreams and goals should only be shared with people who know, love and
support you and truly want you to succeed.
2. AVOID NEGATIVITY IN EVERY FORM
One of
the habits I’ve developed is to avoid watching the news before going to bed.
It’s all negative anyway and I don’t want to have that information floating
around in my head while I sleep.
I also
avoid negative people – and they are everywhere. I figure they should go and
form their own club. It takes a lot of energy to reach your goals and your
dreams.
Negativity,
in any form, will suck the life out of you. You must avoid that at all costs –
and that includes your own negative self-talk.
Tip:
Your mind can only focus on one thing at a time – ensure that your thoughts (and
your surroundings) are positive and uplifting! You have the power to take
control over this and watch the difference that it makes.
3. AVOID PROCRASTINATION
This
is such a bad habit that many entrepreneurs have. Putting things off for
another day won’t get you anywhere.
As
Brian Tracey says, ‘eat the big frogs first’ – in other words, start your day
by dealing with the biggest and toughest item on your list. Get it done. Move
on.
Procrastination
will kill you and your business!
Typically,
people procrastinate because of a lack of information, that’s all – and we
build things up in our minds to be much larger than they are in reality.
This
is one thing to get a handle on and watch the difference it makes in your
business.
Tip:
Make a list of things you are procrastinating about – take a good look at each
item. What is the ‘why’ behind your putting it off?
Get
the information you need to simply get this item handled and off the list. This
will change everything for you once you make this a daily habit!
There
are always many things to DO to succeed as an entrepreneur, that’s for certain.
I
fully believe in reviewing the list of things you are doing on a regular basis
and make some changes as you identify things you should STOP doing.
Watch
the difference this makes in your business!
Pat
Mussieux is fast becoming regarded as
a highly valued Canadian mentor for women entrepreneurs taking her own business
from zero to a multiple 6-figure home-based business in less than 4 years. Much
of her success can be attributed to her expertise in marketing, mindset and
money! Pat Mussieux is a business coach, author, speaker and radio host.
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