It's Time to Get Going.

I find that many entrepreneurs and salespeople have a great difficulty getting started whenever they embark on a new business venture or position. Sometimes, it’s just hard to know what to do first. There is often a lot of newness and many questions that have to be answered. However, more important than where to start is when to start. And the answer, most assuredly, is almost always now!

I once heard my mentor, Brian Tracy, say, “The average number of attempts a person makes before they give up on a dream is less than one.” How can that be? Imagine that it’s New Year’s Eve and you are sharing one of your New Year’s resolutions with friends and family members. “I’m going to get into shape and start working out next year.” Let’s give you New Year’s Day off to recuperate from the previous evening’s festivities. Like most people, you set your alarm to get up early and begin your new workout regimen. But what happens when your alarm goes off?

Do you jump up and immediately put on your workout gear and get cracking? Or, like most people, do you just hit the snooze button and go back to sleep for another hour? Remember that the biggest turning point in your life occurs when you decide not to give up on a dream or goal just because it becomes difficult.

The key to any success — in life or business — is getting started. Commit to your commitments and don’t allow yourself to settle for mediocrity when you can be magnificent. And a word of advice; that first step is going to be a tough one. If you’re working out, your muscles will be screaming by the time you are done because your body didn’t know you were actually going to go through with it this time. But don’t give up. The good news is, after the second day, you’ll feel so much better and start gaining some much-needed momentum. That momentum converts to discipline as you start to see results and develop a positive and healthy routine.

By the way, we’re not just talking about working out. We are talking about pursuing any new venture, be it business or leisure. So, what are you waiting for? Go set your starting clock so that you can be a benefit to your family and your customers, and an inspiration to others as well.

“A good swift kick can carry you a long way.” – Madeline Podgorski

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This excerpt is taken from the seminar entitled Executing Your Great Ideas. I encourage you to click here to register for my live in person Executing Your Great Ideas seminar on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 9 AM to 12 noon Eastern Standard Time at the Comfort Suites in Manheim, PA. This event will also be available through live streaming.