You started your business years ago. You were bright-eyed, eager, and believed that anything was possible. But now, caught in a whirlwind of invoicing, customer complaints, incompetent staff, and the never-ending list of things to do you’re starting to wonder how you ever thought this was all such a good idea. But loving what you do doesn’t have to be a fairy tale and can actually be manifested just as carefully as your last business plan. Don’t worry I’m not going to bombard you with buzzwords like vision, leadership, and strategy because those clearly don’t mean anything to you right now. You want something that will get you into action and wake up with a smile. So, instead of going into a deep debate on the importance of corporate vision, let’s start with small and simple stuff that still makes a BIG impact.
If You’re Ticked Off At The Way Things Are: Ask For Help. Instead of just feeling frustrated and overwhelmed take a step back and ask yourself why. And, as reasons start to trickle in don’t try to stop the flood. Take it all in and then (after an optional big breath) narrow down your list to three major issues. You can then, one by one, start assigning deadlines to find solutions to your problems. And, because you have identified your roadblock you can now ask for directions. With so many consultants, coaches, and creative solutions companies it is nearly impossible to have a problem that no one knows how to deal with. So, ask for help! Change takes effort and courage. Stay as focused as possible as you eliminate one problem at a time. And, please be patient with yourself. We do not all need to operate at Twitter speeds in order to be successful.
