Want Different Results? Bring the Right Mindset
“The nature of being an entrepreneur means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly. Choosing this career path is completely irrational because the odds of succeeding are dismal, but most succeed because of their unwavering belief, laser focus on delivering, and persistence.” – Tanya Prive, Forbes Contributor
Prive knew what she was talking about. The successful business owners I studied to write The Success Code also identified these three attributes as the key reasons why they remained successful, when so many others failed. And they proved over and over again that a mindset of unwavering belief, laser focus, and persistence is one of the keys to entrepreneurial success.
The Ugly Truth When Attitude Slips
In today’s fast-paced, incredibly competitive marketplace, you have to be on top of every aspect of your business: selling, marketing, hiring, firing, motivating, productivity, product development, finance, logistics, and more. The mental game of being a business owner has never been more challenging to play.
When you burn out in a business venture, it’s typically the result of intense pressure building up over time without the right frame of mind to handle it. It’s infinitely harder to walk away from a business because that would mean abandoning your dream, leaving your employees jobless and possibly facing dire financial and psychological consequences. To avoid this burnout and beat the mental challenge of being a business owner, you have to bring the right outlook.
Don’t Leave Home without It
- Unwavering Belief: Thriving entrepreneurs typically have their own version of this mantra: “I believe we can…” For them, it isn’t wishful thinking – it’s a deeply-held belief in their company and in their ability to weather any storm. And, that unwavering belief means they find a way to move forward.
- Laser Focus: Entrepreneurs are usually bubbling with ways to improve their businesses, but without focus, it’s impossible to turn those ideas into reality. Focus doesn’t only help you innovate to ensure you’re creating opportunities for business growth; it also helps you perform the day-to-day functions that are essential to sustainable success.
- Persistence: As Thomas Edison famously said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Successful entrepreneurs keep this close to heart and when times get tough, they persevere. Persistent effort is critical to keeping businesses afloat. To be successful, you’ll need to keep going in the face of challenge.
Bottom Line
Operating a business tests an individual’s mettle. Those who make it through tough times are true leaders; they’re successful because of their unwavering belief, positive outlook, and persistence in the face of challenge.
With a positive, can-do mindset you will inspire and influence your team to find better solutions and dig deep when required. By bringing this mindset, you’ll believe in yourself and your business and keep your employees engaged even when times get tough. And that’s entrepreneurial success!
