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The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job. – Napoleon Hill
Persistence is one of the must-have skills a business woman should possess in order to reach her goals and grow her business. There are a lot of books and articles on the Internet on how to set goals and manage your time, however, the question on how to remain persistent in business despite all the odds is still open. The higher your target is, the more likely you are to encounter setbacks, complicated cases and challenges. Many of us are capable of planning ahead but only a few don’t quit in the middle of their journey to success.
What can we do to become persistent and achieve the goals we set before us? Here are a few tips you should follow to do that.
1. Set clever goals
Whenever you set goals, try to be as specific and precise as possible. Define what exactly you want to achieve, determine the exact time frame and identify the result. Be a realistic optimist. Despite engaging into positive thinking, it’s important to stay focused and evaluate how likely you are to achieve the goals you set before you. Scientists suggest that thinking everything will easily come to you leaves you unprepared and increases risks of failing. Therefore, remain optimistic and challenge yourself! You can achieve much more than you think!
2. Know your motivation
What keeps your entrepreneurial mechanism running and heart pounding every time you get down to work? Do you feel satisfaction and happiness when you reach your goals? Or do you enjoy praise and attention you receive from your partners and staff? Or maybe you are doing this to allow your children receive the best education in the world? Different things motivate, inspire and ignite us. Know your motivation and ‘feed’ it with both small and big victories.
3. Getting better is more important that being good
When you are on the way to success, it’s vital you enjoy not only the result but also the journey. Many of us focus on the end point of our paths but we completely forget to essence and value of becoming better and developing along the way. Research shows that abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable, therefore, setting a goal to improve and become better will allow you to take stress and probable obstacles in stride. Reward yourself for persisting. Keep yourself focused and allow yourself some rewards for certain achievements.
Something that makes successful businessmen different from others is that they stay persistent and aspire at all times. Learn to cope with obstacles and, whatever the case, don’t be afraid to reach out to your teammates and partners for help. We often take on too much responsibility and try to cope with everything on our own. It’s a big mistake. Together with your dreamteam and their advice you can aim much higher and thus achieve much more.
Dream big and stay focused on your goals. You can do anything you set your mind to. I’m sure you can.
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