During every moment of our lives there are new opportunities waiting to be explored. We need to first Recognize when a favorable situation presents itself. These points in time can be very quick, infinitesimal, and inconvenient for us to Act on. I've noticed that many people are willing, outside of our immediate network, to help others succeed. Do not disregard this gift out of pride or overconfidence. Help from the right people will come in time, and you have to be in the present moment. If we do not continue to invest in creating positive relationships there will be too many tasks for one person to handle. Once you have discovered how to recognize and act on certain situations continue to Repeat these steps.
I've experienced many different feelings about this next point. In my own experience it can be very upsetting to continue to promote your ideas, and people not showing much respect towards the things you have worked so hard to create. Make sure that you stay patient, because there will come a time where someone does love your product or service. Sometimes you have to meet five people before you find your target customers, and in other businesses it might be one hundred people. If you can recognize that what you are working towards will have a greater impact it will help the business going forward. Believe in yourself, and that no experiences are wasted time. Each moment might bring about a new opportunity if the timing is right!
I recently listened to a very successful businessman speak. There was one point that really stuck out to me. He mentioned that part of his criteria for investing in companies is making sure he believes that the management can lead. Many books would create a technical analysis about signs to look for in a CEO. Instead, this businessman said he would take the managers of the potential investment company to lunch. While at lunch he would watch to see how they took care of the waiting staff. I always knew about treated people with respect no matter what the circumstances, but it was great to hear it from this individual. No where else have a read about these subtle nuances in human behavior, and yet there is a ton of research on this subject. It struck a cord with me that simply respecting others can make you more fit as a CEO than someone with a Harvard degree. That's really something if you spend some time thinking about it.
I hope these points help you through the roller coaster ride.
Sincerely,
Enterprise Warrior
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