'Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on how we see them' Leo Tolstoy
'Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.' Abraham Lincoln
How true are those statements? No matter how long you have been in business do not get jaded or take a pessimistic view on all you do, have done or will be doing. Today is the day to start to proceed on making your business the gem you have been dreaming it would or could be. Keep your head to the sky and keep believing in all you do. After all a spirit of optimism, gratitude and happiness are where you need to be and stay as a small business owner
Does your attitude and approach make a difference? You bet it does. The person, who enjoys everything more, sees more opportunity, and lives life with greater enthusiasm. They are the individuals with the best attitude that sees life through the eyes of an optimist.
Remember; your attitude determines your actions or inactions. Your outlook will determine your life's outcome more than any other single factor!
Beware of those who will try to knock you down
In business and in life there are two kinds of people.
There are doers and the naysayers.
The doers are the ones who will lend support, tips, solutions, ideas and encouragement when you need it most!
The naysayers focus on what is wrong with an idea or plan rather than what is right with it.
Naysayers possess a doubting spirit
Naysayers hate change
Naysayers talk behind your back
Naysayers cause dissension
Naysayers will try to make your life a misery
The key here is to look closely at the associations you have in your life, for that is the direction you are heading. In other words, chose who you associate with very carefully and avoid the naysayers at all cost! Fill your life and your business with doers. Build your circle with doers and you will move forward. If you have people around you always trying to pull you down you will not reach your full potential. Get these people out of your life and business and watch how you FLY!
Attitudes determine actions. You are not what you think you are. What you think, you are!
Success principles your action plan must include;
ü Spending time with great people
ü Learn their great ideas though tapes, CDs and videos
ü Visit great places that will inspire you
ü Attend great events, seminars and conferences that will prompt you to learn, grow and purse change
ü Read great books
ü Look to help people to be at their best and expect nothing in return (this is the pay it back principal!)
ü Expect change, embrace change, be a game changer
ü Keep mastering new skills and be on the lookout for trends
ü Whatever you did today, try to so it better tomorrow
ü Build your community of associates and find doers
Live by these success principles and you will succeed. Your success has everything to do with YOU. It is not the economy, your customers, the area you live in, the landlord, your banker or any staff or faculty member you have. Keep this in mind when things get a bit tough. The key to your success is your passion, vision, desire, plan and your action! That is all you need. If you believe in this one statement you will have a tremendous advantage over any competitor and you business will be a masterpiece crafted by you!
This article contains excerpts from the upcoming book 'It's Your Turn' The Success Blueprint For The Dance Studio Owner Written by Steve Sirico, Angela D'Valda Sirico And Robert Landau, which will be available next month. To order your copy email us at danceteacherweb@aol.com
