Success (or the pursuit of it) can be lonely
DAY THREE MOTIVATION
I sometimes listen to my daughter, Kelly, talk about the things that happened at work that day. She is a teacher, which means she is surrounded by people all day. I envy the support she has around her, the jokes, the laughter, and the friendships.
Many of my days, begin and end, with no one but me in my office. The only one I can gossip about is me and quite frankly, that is a pretty boring topic. So I reach out for other entrepreneurs and business people who encourage, inspire, and motivate me. I look for people who tell me I am smart, (well, sometimes I am) and I look for people who bring me back down to earth and tell me when an idea is…well, not so smart. (Thank you, Carol) If you don’t have a support system, whining is not allowed. You need to build your own. Loneliness has killed more businesses than any other element of building a business. The business of build-a-bear has made millions, how about build-a-buddy to help you create your own personal fortune.
TODAY’S DARE: Support Groups ROCK!
Reach out to other entrepreneurs to start your own support team. This isn’t a networking group from which you hope to gain clients but a safe place to whine, (just a little) share ideas, brainstorm, and perhaps even plan events as a team. Think of the power of the combined data base of a faux painter, interior decorator, Realtor, clothing boutique owner, and make-up artist, combined for a DIY event together. Choose a common theme that will complement the entire team, each is responsible for inviting so many people and sharing the overhead expenses. Come on, before the day ends, invite 4 people to lunch and get started.
See you tomorrow!
JoAnne Lenart-Weary
One Day Decorating
The One a Day Dare
814-440-3044
