Whether you're facing an obstacle or opportunity in life or business, these moments can offer important life lessons that can help you grow.
Certain business or life lessons tend to stay with you over the years, shaping your personal and professional mindset. That's why we asked a group ofCouncil of Young Entrepreneursmembers to comment on the following question:
Q. What business or life lesson has stuck with you over the years? What can other business leaders learn from this?
1. Surround yourself with good people
Much of success in business and life depends on who you surround yourself with. Do everything you can to have a tribe around you that supports you and is available in times of need. If you find people who will work for you and are a perfect fit, do your best to keep them around. The same goes for your friends in life. —Zach wallpaper,sino + hera
2. Remember when you wanted what you currently have
Having an ongoing practice of gratitude is important for staying calm and grounded during the ups and downs of business ownership. Gratitude helps you celebrate the journey, rather than mindlessly leaping to the next goal, and it can help keep you with plenty of room for decisions. —boring raquel,PRESS Modern Massage
3. It's all about the journey
Everything we do, we do because there's something we want. But with business and life, if you only value the moments when you get what you want, you might as well be miserable the rest of the time. Find a way to enjoy the ride. It will make the trip much more enjoyable. —Rana Gujral,behavioral cues
4. Fear is the most important emotion
Whenever you start something new, big or risky, fear and doubt start to creep in. If you can focus on acknowledging these fears, facing them, and moving forward, no matter how scary, you will overcome those who obsess. to fear. Most things that don't get done in entrepreneurship are because someone was too scared to execute. Fear is a mindset you choose to have. —Jeff Keenan,LeadsRx
5. Collect numbers
Nobody loves failure and rejection, but it's part of life and growing as a person and as a company. Knowing this, I turned the script over and now I try to collect "we". I know that the more "no's" I hear, the more likely it is that I'll get a "yes" soon. It also eliminates the fear of taking chances with things. If I know exposing myself can lead to more no's, then I'm in! —Colbey Pounds,LFNT distribution
6. Be good with your talent
Show true appreciation for those who work for you. Having loyal employees is very valuable and is something that people don't focus on. It's a big mistake to underestimate talent or let them know they can be replaced. We cannot treat people like products, as part of a disposable society. That talent will go away and then you will realize how important it was to your success. —pedro daisyme,host
7. Keep your ethics and values no matter what
I learned the importance of remaining firm in ethics and values, regardless of the opportunity that presents itself. It's not worth compromising your own values to achieve it, even if it means more money or success. Always being true to what you believe should be above business. —serenity doublets,NAACP
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8. There are no problems, only challenges
The language you use to approach tasks can determine how well you actually do the task. Often, the very words we use can define who we are. That's not just in the behavior that we're using, but also in the way that we think and approach things. A challenge is something that can be handled positively; a problem is something that can drag you back. —nicole muñoz,Nicole Muñoz Consulting, Inc.
9. Always have a plan B
Have a backup plan for everything. This allows you to be flexible as needs change. Try to anticipate what will happen if an important employee or customer leaves or if a new competitor enters the market. Plan what you would do in as many scenarios as possible and have a backup plan in case your first option fails. —pedro boyd,Web Design PaperStreet
10. Get hungry
As an entrepreneur, it can be easy to get comfortable when things are going well. Your traffic grows month-on-month, the team takes on more responsibility, and processes are better than ever. That doesn't mean you can kick back and relax. Things will change at some point, and if you keep working when things tend to get better, you'll be better prepared for that. —Charles Kangur,above the house
11. Get out of your comfort zone
Nothing good was ever achieved if people stayed where they were comfortable and did the same things over and over again. If you want to be successful, you need to put yourself out there and push yourself to do things that make you uncomfortable. I used to struggle with social anxiety, and the idea of networking and meeting other professionals scared the shit out of me, but the more I did, the better I got. —Jared Atchison,WPForms
12. Be patient
Some entrepreneurs expect overnight success, but you never know what's ahead or what obstacles you'll have to overcome along the way. We have this mindset that if we don't achieve success quickly, we're going to be a failure and that will stunt our progress. Remember to be patient as it is a process. Learn to enjoy the difficulties, because you won't be stuck forever. —stephanie pozos,formidable forms
13. Communication can solve almost anything
I've found that proactive communication can resolve most issues before they even develop. Explaining the situation clearly and outlining possible outcomes before things get out of hand can minimize most problems while maintaining business relationships. —Mateo Podolsky,Florida General Counsel, P.A.
14. Be grateful
I've learned many valuable lessons in the 13+ years I've been in business, but being grateful for all the amazing people around me has been a real game changer. Gratitude is the best motivation. The most exceptional things in the world were built by a team of people, and I wouldn't be where I am today if I were on this journey alone. —Solomon Timoteo,UnoIMS
15. Every interaction matters
Whether you're trying to partner with another business or land a customer, every interaction adds up. They say you only get one chance to make a first impression. What I've found is that people tend to remember the average of your interactions with them. So even if you fail at an interaction, don't give up. You will have many more opportunities to make up for it. —Syed Balkhi,WPBeginner
16. Failure is part of success
Most business leaders are afraid of failure. Failure is presented as something shameful in our society and due to fear of failure, we may miss out on opportunities and success. Failure is actually the best teacher: doing the wrong thing and trying again is when the path to success begins to show. —Alfredo Atanasio,Uassist.ME
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