I came to a realization last night while we were eating dinner…(which I will get around to telling you in a minute or two)…In my business lately, I have been doing many things that are perhaps a step or two above and beyond what I need to be doing.  For example, this week I have volunteered to take over one of the two weekly company wide chat group meetings that we have weekly.  Why did I do this?  I was really not sure!  My team consisted of 2 completely inactive consultants (until today, when I got another!) and because of our recent move, I really haven’t been selling in the volumes that I would be liking to…

So, here’s my realization—are you ready?

IF YOU WANT TO SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE, YOU DON’T CRAWL ON THE GORUND LIKE A SNAIL!

Meaning? Even though I don’t have the largest team, and I am not making the most sales (yet!) I am setting myself up for success and putting myself in a place where I have the potential to be successful.  If you have a mindset that you are going to be successful, then you will, right?
Well, although this may not have been an earth-shattering realization, it makes me think that I’m not crazy, which is good enough for me!

I’m sure that no matter what company you are with, this sounds familiar.  You are encouraged to write down the reason that you are doing business to help keep you motivated.  Sometimes you are even encouraged to share your WHY with others to get them to start up their own business. 

As simple as this sounds, it took me over 2 years to write MY why!  Why you ask?  Because there were so many reasons that I enjoyed Story Time Felts.  I listened to what everyone else had to say and it sounded good, so that’s the reasons I used. 

After long and serious reflection one day, I was able to discover my WHY.  However, this is not my point.  There are times in any business that will be difficult.  And there are even times you may question why you are in business at all.  These are the times that you need to find your why (which by the way you should post in a prominent location, perhaps above your desk) and re-evaluate it.  Look at the reasons that you started up your business and see if they still apply.  If they do, then you have a reason to press forward and continue working.  If your reasons do not still apply, then you need to decide if you really want to be in business after all. 
I know a lot of people that have “grown away from” the reason that they started their different businesses and in the end found something else that they enjoyed doing or that would service their needs better. 

Okay, so in summary…Define WHY you are in business and then at different times (can be good or bad) re-evaluate your WHY…see if you can add to it.  Remember that a WHY is more of a work in progress then a one time good deal.  If you put this into practice, then I promise you will be happy in whatever you do!

Awnya Boam

Story Time Felts Independent Consultant