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Starting a business can be scary, especially as someone who isn't immediately well-versed on how to successfully run a business. Don't be discouraged! As someone who has been/still working through the trials and tribulations of owning a business, I am here to help you develop a strong business mindset, just in time for the new year, right on time for that launch that you have been planning in your head for the past 6 months.
01. Decide that your dreams are worth it
Yes, there will be a lot of sleepless nights and a general lack of a social life. Yes, you are bound to run into doubt and rejection from the people you expected to be your biggest cheerleaders. However, none of those road blocks are worth giving up on something that you are called to do. Furthermore, don't be anchored down by the moments where your motivational energy feels depleted. There is purpose in the pressure that comes with building a business from ground up, so it's vital to know that the struggles you experience from time to time will be so worth it in the long haul. Don't just decide that your dreams are worth it; it's important to also believe that they are accessible and within your reach.
02. Be Adaptable
One thing that will always be inevitable, especially in business, is change. It could be as something as small as introducing a new system to your employees and something as grandiose as having to shift things entirely due to an error on your end. Things like this happen, so it's vital that - as entrepreneurs - we understand how to be fluid and how to adapt to the changes as they come. This helps you to stay ahead of the game and build a business that is sustainable as much as it is successful.
