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Lessons a Toddler Taught Me About Running a Business
Author: Cristina FavreauIm always amazed as how much my son teaches me about life -- that is, when I take the time to remark that what hes doing can teach me something valuable I watched him play on our porch one sunny day, and asked myself, What can I learn about myself and the way I race my business? Here are a few lessons Ive learned:
Growth & Learning:
- growth is gradual -- you dont grow up in one day, one week, one month, or even in one year
- learn new skills by watching the enormous kids
- be curious; explore everything
- just take one step at a time
- never refuse assist if its offered
- dont worry about getting your hands dirty
Success:
- take risks
- if at first you dont succeed, try, try again
- dont be afraid to play with the enormous kids
Social Life, Relationships:
- have those 1 or 2 individuals that will comfort you when you fall
- have your cheering squad who will celebrate your small accomplishments
- say hi or smile to everyone you meet
Creativity, Self:
- find creative ways to get around obstacles
- say no
- see how high/far you can reach/climb
- if you dont like something the first time you try it, try it at least 2 more times before deciding you dont like it
- have fun
- be in the moment
This is a reminder to take each opportunity you have to notice the simpler aspects of your surroundings, to learn something new about yourself, and to lean back and take a breath every once in a while. The success of your business could depend on it.
Copyright. Cristina Favreau. All rights reserved.
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About the Author:Cristina Favreau helps service professionals simplify their marketing & self-promotion so they gain visibility, credibility & get more clients. Using the Get Clients NOW!(TM) program, she makes marketing & self-promotion easy to understand & to implement, starting at your level. Within just 3 hours, shell assist you identify where youre stuck in the marketing process & come up with an action plan of immediate strategies to gain momentum. Visit Cristinas site www.cristinafavreau.com and visit her blog, The Savvy Entrepreneur at http://blog.cristinafavreau.com for more marketing tips.
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