Women's Network July 2018 | Page 49

business clique “It’s not the absence of fear, it’s overcoming it. Sometimes you’ve got to blast through and have faith.” PROFESSIONAL ENVY! OMG! Look at that business, it has a better website, signage, opportunities, money flow, yadda! yadda! yadda! The FEAR of envy and of not being good enough can lead to a constant and nonstop negative chatter about why your business is not being successful. Eventually you will believe the negative thoughts and professional jealousy messages and become discouraged or give up. This makes you a victim and a victim will blame others for their own shortcomings or perceived failure. A successful business owner learns by being inspired by the achievements of others, by not always re-inventing the wheel and by being mentored by those who are already a success. or have, however they will not always be the source of your business success. Before jumping in and signing up, ask yourself, it is necessary, helpful, affordable, or will it lead me away from my core business? Sometimes the answer is yes and other times it will be no, the skill is in knowing which one is right for you at that time. The success of your business is dependent on your positive mindset, your ability to seek help and expertise and your capacity to stay on track and be focused. AUTHOR Marney Perna KINIQUE NATURAL THERAPIES EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.kinique.com FOMO! The “Fear Of Missing Out” and her friend “Shiny Bright Objects” can lead to myriad of extra must haves and must dos a mile long. Technology and social media in particular can add to the ongoing FEAR of failure for business owners. There will always be something new or better to learn Women’s Network Magazine 49