At the root of the vulnerability movement is the message that people should come out of the need for protection, perfection, and fear and trust yourself and even better other people with the truth. The truth about what's really going on, what really happened, and what you really need. None of that Waspy, "We're fine," BS but real, honest, and empowering truth....
No matter how successful you are most of us have hit a brick wall with our business or personal growth and had to start over or make some major adjustments! I hit my wall in July and had to do some major overhauling in both areas! (This conjures up Destiny's Child "Survivor" song but I'll save that for Karaoke.....
Each of us has a purpose that we were meant to discover, cultivate, and execute while we are here. Its your sole responsibility in life to discover and protect your purpose. You will spend your whole life discovering all the aspects of your purpose. And you will also spend the same amount of time protecting it from life's disappointments, doubts, and even your own insecurities....
Hey Business World!
This week's post is dedicated to passion! I encourage you to find your passion for your business and life and find a way to let it fuel your growth! Passion married to purpose will help keep you going on the long road to success. It's not easy to grow a business or to find the courage to start one. But one thing is for certain the time is NOW. Now is your best time to get started! Now is the best time to write it down. Now is the best time to call for advice, do research, buy that book or just whisper out loud that you are a business owner! You have one life to live and you cannot afford to miss your opportunity and the opportune time of NOW!
Are you revved up? I know I am! Passion is contagious so even if you can't find your own, draw close to someone who has it and get motivated. Think about the success, think about the lives you can influence and change, and even think about the money. Yeah its a little shallow but let all of it motive you, stir you, and push off the ledge! Not to fall to your doom but to realize you had wings all along and can fly!
Ok so here are some tools to help! These websites have questions and tests to guide you to a place of passion, purpose, and beginnings:
- http://www.yourlifeyourway.net/2011/09/01/5-ways-to-quit-the-confusion-find-your-passion/
- http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/6-clues-for-finding-your-purpose-and-passion/all/1/
- http://www.fastcompany.com/3001583/fast-exercises-find-your-purpose-and-passion-work
Until next time.......
Hello Tastemakers!
We all know the warning to be careful about "the company you keep!" It is how people judge you and determine your character and unfortunately your potential. I want to encourage you this week to take an assessment of your friends and business associates. Measure how they have benefited you and your business and what you have or can provide to them. Its not to tell you to make drastic life changes but to encourage you to make sure that you have provided to yourself a safe, positive, and healthy environment for your business to grow and develop. A healthy environment includes honest, encouraging, and challenging mentors that are in the field that you want to be in or something similar. It also includes friends or associates that are higher or more accomplished in one or more areas in business than yourself. Be careful that you are not the smartest, most accomplished, most innovative person in your circle because that causes stagnation and lack. Then you need those people that are not competition or even in business but rather have sound advice and a great listening ear. You always need someone outside of the business world who can tell you if something makes sense or not.
So now what? You've assessed your circle and realized you're missing a key few people. Fear not! Get yourself out there and find who you're looking for! Be prepared to open up to new people and ideas that can help fuel you into the best version of yourself and your business. Go to some free networking events in the area or in your industry. Post something interesting on Twitter or in a Linkedin and start building new relationships. Pass out your cards or join an organization. The opportunities are endless and you can do it!
Until next time......