Archives November 2020

Why can someone else take the risk and enjoy success and not you?

We always underrate our knowledge, experience and expertise accumulated sometimes over decades. So if you have a heart’s desire to become an Entrepreneur, you procrastinated for years, you have saved a nest egg for ‘in case’ but now you are hesitant after being made redundant or terminated from your employment.

Did you ever think that this may be the right move for you that has come at the right time? Or do you just assume that to slide into a doom of gloom and depression is the next best natural progression for you to follow? Things happen for a reason, we are placed in what we assume are precarious situations and then we are petrified to take risks, when I can tell you here and now that nothing great or uncommon was every created or accumulated without taking risks, where in some instances, many have ventured to take a huge leap and if they look back now, it was not in vain.

Sometimes we are positioned into a situation that not only makes us insecure and uncertain, but scared, where facing your fears is one of the biggest hurdles in life, because if you are looking at someone else who achieved uncommon success, don’t assume it was a walkover. I can assure you that it was painful, enduring, trying and testing, because before you reach the pinnacle, there are many sacrifices to make, where you have no choice. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it, but conventionally, it’s easier to be an employee in a comfort zone, with the peace that your salary will be credited to your account, like clockwork, on the same day of the current month, without fail, in most cases, but there are many exceptions.

Jobs are no longer secure, where this is still a huge misconception and I would rather be in control of my own future, than place it in the hands of someone else and when you have been an Entrepreneur for decades then there is no turning back, no matter how hard it gets! You just learn the ropes, you learn hard lessons and significant coping methods, that you continue to repeatedly apply to sustain yourself, your family, your company and those dear to you and your employees.

“Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’….Is the infamous phrase and it’s very true and I am still of the belief that Entrepreneurs are born, not made, because we know inside ourselves that we are different to anyone else and so if that resonates with you, take action, follow the path, nurture your unique innate gifts of creativity, innovation, seeking niche markets, emergence, securing an experienced mentor if you are by the means, because it will take years off your journey.

One lesson is dont look at the money, focus on your goal, create your plan, be organized, continue to renew your goals and scrap the old, create the new, it doesn’t matter, as long as it works for you, where your ultimate goal is creating huge value, serving with humility and giving back first, before you get and then giving back more than you get, without expectation. Serving does not have to be equated to money, it can be with your experience, reaching out to someone who genuinely needs help and your advice and just making a difference in the lives of others and those around you.

Learn to lead by example, pride yourself in creating New Leaders, because that is how you master mastery and continue to develop yourself into a unique mentor, with an exceptional reputation. When you focus on creating the value, the money is a natural progression, but if you go into business only for the money, you will fail before you begin, because you will program yourself to build huge walls of resistance, that you won’t be able to break down, unless you master yourself.

Entrepreneurship is a glorious path of unimaginable treasures you can uncover, if you are prepared to sacrifice the time and effort and continue emerging yourself to remain abreast with ever changing global trends, so you can actually make a difference. Forget about competition or your perceived competitors, because you should strive every single day to be your own competitor, by continually improving your Service Deliverables and creating value for your target audience and those you can serve well.

It’s worse if you don’t try, but you have the yearning and will to want to try, but you opt to remain in a routine-ridden environment that you don’t find stimulating and where you don’t see imminent growth, but you choose to stay, because of the ‘Comfort Zone’, then you are wasting your life away and not authentically living the life you came here to live…

First, Let It Sink In….

• Take a few Steps backwards and Reflect – If it means distantiating yourself from the reality for a day or two, then just do it!
• Don’t allow yourself to slide into Emotional Turmoil – Avoid saturating your being with Emotional Fear, because what you fear, you focus on and unfortunately it grows beyond measure and will eventually consume you whether it’s good or bad, so take heed.
• Start a regimental Routine of Daily Gratitude – OK, so you think it won’t change the situation? Actually it will and it will change you too, especially the perception of the dire situation that jumped into your mind, when you were made redundant, correct?
• Keep Calm – Learn to master the Art of Meditation to release any resistance that can pile up in your being and that will start building walls that you don’t need right now!
• Focus and gain Clarity – Don’t allow anything or anyone to destroy your peace at any given time during this process.
• How do you recreate your life? – I will tell you, with your Thoughts, Words and Actions, so start being very aware of this, as it has the most powerful outcomes and can be devastating when you find yourself in a dark hole.
• Activate your Plan – Review your current financial situation, your current liabilities and how you can downsize your current lifestyle to accommodate the next 6months of expenses that must be met.
• Opinions are irrelevant – Forget about the people and what they will say, as you are the only one who pays your bills, don’t ever forget that!
• Approach your Creditors – As early as possible and try to negotiate to reduce your monthly payments at least for the next 12months, affording you the opportunity to not only maintain your payments, but also to stay in a ‘Safe Zone’.
• Do your calculations carefully – If you must, then consult with expert Debt Remedial Specialists, who will tender the best experienced advice and it could save you years of aches and pains, as they do this work daily, so they can project the possibilities for your situation.
• Now focus on your Resume – Check if it is updated, check your Social Media Profiles and commit to the time to apply the relevant amendments, so you remain marketable and can confidently apply for new opportunities. During this time you tend to forget about all of your experience, what value you can contribute, because you are only focused on the very bad reality, which, if you change your attitude, it can change in less than 24 hours, but as humans, we never have the ability to comprehend this very important aspect of the Law of Life.
• Once you are ready – Earmark the companies you are interested to join and start approaching them, calling, sending your resume and don’t give up!
• Review your Options – If you want to venture into a new business and you not only have the experience and acumen, but saved investment funding, then realize maybe one door closed so that the other can open and you can actualize your future dreams! You don’t know that until you try and risks are a part of building our dreams!
• Convene a Family Meeting – It is important that all immediate family or your household understands what the current situation is, so that you secure everyone’s undue support and continued love and encouragement. During these times, the support factor is key, because if you are alone it can be tough, but then the only band aid to apply is continuous emergence into self-love, because don’t imagine you will get it from anyone else, because most of the time, when the bucket falls out, you stand alone, so inner strength and faith is key, no matter who you are…
• Gratitude…Gratitude…Gratitude...Is going to be the Golden Key to change your world, don’t believe me, try it for yourself, it’s how I live my life. Start a new routine of Daily Gratitude, get a Journal, write down what you are Grateful for and what you want, hold that vision and believe in what you desire, because when you do, it will have no option but to show up for you!
• Mastery – When you can Master all key components of your life, you have won the battles, sometimes before they begin and find yourself years ahead of anyone else, if you follow these steps.

The Change we seek in our lives, we can find from within ourselves, playing the ‘blaming game’ until our souls and spirits are dead, is the wrong move and will consume you before you even know it! Blame yourself for not accumulating the much reminded of ‘nest egg’ for the inevitable, because we never assume it will happen to us. So taking ownership and responsibility is the first step, embracing that and then moving forward with a new vision, is what will transform you and your situation.

People facing any critical situation, not necessarily debt, it could be the sudden loss of a loved one, a terminal illness, any form of what we consider as ‘Bad News’, the key is not to focus on it, direct your future vision to a more positive path and go with the flow. Nobody said don’t grieve for any loved one who passed, or for a bad situation you find yourself in, because grieving is an essential part of healing, so give yourself the time to heal, because nothing great, spectacular or authentic was derived from any form of negative space.

People ask, ‘How do you get?’ and the sure answer is ‘By Giving more Value than you get, not necessarily monetary’…that is the only Secret…