Cleaning Out Your Personal Closet For 2011
The start of a new year is always an occasion to set new goals and attempt new endeavors
. For many business owners, however, that's nothing unusual; part of what makes them entrepreneurs is the having that never-ending drive to constantly set their sights on new horizons. Setting new goals isn't generally something we wait until January 1st to do - we'll wait until, maybe Tuesday.If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, it might be more useful, then, to approach 2011 in terms of what to get rid of, rather than what to take on. By cleaning out your "personal closet" and removing the roadblocks we all sometimes put in the way of our own success, you'll find that the New Year can really be a game-changer for you and your business.
How can bad habits impact your business? Well, maybe you talk too much to potential prospects and give away things you don't want to give away. Maybe you talk too little and don't get them excited about doing business with you. Maybe you constantly over-extend yourself trying to grow your business, so that you're always under too much pressure. Or maybe you don't risk enough and can't get past a certain point.
Start by making a list yourself of what you think you do that actually interferes with your progress. Then, share that list with a person you trust, you're comfortable with and who knows you extremely well. Why do you have to share? Because, whatever your issues might be, you may not be the person to best identify them. The ability to identify our faults - and be open to dealing with them - isn't something that's wired into most of our DNA!
I know that from personal experience. As a small business coach, I often see business people engage in behavior that I can immediately finger as being counter-productive - and, almost as often, when I allude to that behavior, there is either a quick denial or a strong sense of surprise.
The truth is we often don't see ourselves as we are, just as we'd like to see ourselves. That's why a reality check with a good friend or family member can be extremely valuable - and the list you make of your bad habits is a great way to start the conversation.
So, since "Ring out the old" always precedes "Ring in the new," consider what bad business habits you might want to consider leaving behind in 2010. Going through this process should help bring you an awesome 2011.
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