FEAR – It’s a little word, but somehow has big power. I noticed that today with my 6-year old and the trip to the dentist to have a cavity filled. It was more his anxiety and fear going into the office than the procedure itself. Of course, rationalizing with adults and their business fears is easier than calming a 6-year old… most of the time anyway.I once read some tips from Romanus Wolter, who is author of Kick Start Your Success and Kick Start Your Dream Business. And what helped the business owners Wolter talked to did to overcome their business fears included the following:
1. Taking baby steps with everything you do. By taking baby steps with any new action you make it is easier to make changes or edit your plan. This goes for goal setting too – have your end goal and break it into smaller tasks (goals) to achieve along the way.
2. If you are in a direct sales business, ask yourself if the business can be duplicated to those you sponsor? It should. You should never feel like you have to recreate the wheel to be successful. What tools & education/training does your company provide?
3. Surround yourself with people willing to help. This is your team… your upline(s), your sidelines, your support network. Join various business network groups or simply hang out with great business people – especially in other areas. You may find synergy partners or someone to give you insight on your business from another perspective.
4. Live in the NOW. You hear me share this in regards to your family and the events you want to do; that tomorrow isn’t promised. This is my also a great method to overcome my business fears. I do focus on the future and make goals, but I put a lot of focus on the NOW and all the great things that happen to my business and my family every day.
How about you?
How do you battle your business fears? What do you do to overcome them and focus on going forward? Let me know in the comments or answer this as a rhetorical question. To vanquish these fears and devise an appropriate course of action, we must trust our instincts.
1. Be honest about the cause of your fear. Personal beliefs are extremely powerful. They form the basis for how we react in fearful situations.
2. Maintain a positive attitude. Don't let fear cloud your outlook. Get creative and turn the fear into an opportunity for growth.
3. Don't let what people say or do bring on self-doubt before you take action. Accept that rejection happens to all of us, but it will only impair your progress if you allow it to. You can use this to overcome obstacles in starting your business or overcoming your first ‘no.’
4. Anticipate bumps in the road. Acknowledge that you'll sometimes feel disheartened. One of the best books I’ve read in my nine years of direct sales is “Stay the Course” by Adam Packard. “Stay the Course” is a quick read by a great friend, mentor and leader in my business with Send Out Cards and contains many nuggets to improve your business.
If Tim & I can help you duplicate this business for you and your family, please let us know. We stumbled upon SOC as a business and definitely count our SOC family, income and adventures as a blessing. We are here for you – we are cheering you on as you shoot for the moon. --Danielle
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