Each one of us will respond differently to energy stimuli – so try them all and see which one
energises you the most!
In business, it’s important to keep your energy up – there will be times when all you want to
do is sit hunched at your desk, frowning over the figures, but it will serve you better to get
up, get energised, and keep on moving forward.
Commitment
Success in small business takes a long time. This is not some get-rich-quick scheme – it’s a
lifestyle you are buying into. Accordingly, you need to commit to the project.
What is commitment? It is a pledge to a cause or position. It is your promise that you will do
what it takes to make this thing work. Commitment should not be made easily, and should
not be easily broken.
What should you consider before you commit to a small business or franchise?
Go back to the Life Wheel, and look at the eight areas of life you need to balance:
Family – Make sure that you will have time for your family, and the means to continue to
care for them. Children treasure the time they spend with their parents, likewise older
parents love seeing their grown up children – if your commitment is going to take away
from the time you have for family, you need to ask whether that will be something that you
can live with.
Partner – A relationship needs regular time for the partners to continue to bond with each
other. Working with your partner doesn’t meet this requirement – you need to be able to
spend quality time with them away from work and the pressures of work.
Health – Make sure your commitment doesn’t mean you are neglecting your health –
continue to be able to eat proper meals and do regular exercise. You also need to consider
your mental and emotional health – will the commitment affect these in a positive or
negative way?
Wealth – Will the commitment provide you with a means to achieve your goals in regard to
wealth? Tread carefully here when you are looking at a franchise or an existing small
business