Have you ever wondered what was better: Patience or Persistence?
The dictionary defines Persistence as "the firm obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition..."
And in some cases, this is true.
However, here is the danger. Some people with be persistent at the expense of being aware of very real facts that could change what the outcome should be.
And in some cases, this is true.
However, should you embrace persistence even at the expense of those externals signals that are telling you that something is "off?"
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Take a look at that definition again. "...the firm or obstinate continuance..." What do you think of a person who is "obstinate?" The words associated with someone who is obstinate are: stubborn, bullheaded; inflexible, unyielding and perverse.
Do those kind of limiting words describe a visionary leader? Or a tyrant?
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So the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you need to grind it out, be persistent, and battle resistance to build your business? Is being "persistent" the best way to get from where you are to where you want to be?
Is there a better way? Maybe you need to step back, take a breath, and view the landscape one more time. Do you see a different path? A better path?
Now, notice what I said there. You don't have to give up on your dreams.
And this is where Patience comes in. Yes, even in business, Patience is a virtue. (even though it may not win you any medals...)
That is the "capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset..."
Every time you are able to experience patience, you sort of move into a "Zen" rhythm for doing business. Some people have no tolerance for patience. They feel that by being patient, they are being passive, and the result will be that they get taken advantage of, or they will miss out on an opportunity.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
In fact, being patient as you build your business, even building your relationships, takes an enormous amount of confidence and faith. How can this be? Well, you have to know beyond all doubt that your product and your service are needed by the market. You have to know that what you have provides value and benefit to someone (hopefully many someone's) and that because of that, you will be successful.
It may take longer that you originally hoped; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach and adjust your sails as different and better opportunities present themselves, you can become successful.
Trust me...I have some experience with this; that confidence that you need can be tough to hang onto. Especially when "life" pulls the rug out from under you.
I've been there!
But even when that challenge presents itself; even when you don't know when (or if) you'll reach your desired result; when you are open to the journey and patient with the challenges (ie...lessons), you will get to where you're going.
Now, I want to ask you a question. if you knew that whatever you did, you couldn't fail; that your success was inevitable...what would you do right now?
Would your daily priorities change? Would you embrace the tools and training you needed to get to the next level? Would you create that product, write that book, or reach out and call those potential clients that showed some interest in your services?
We all have a million reasons why we "can't" do something. And most often, we fool ourselves into thinking that "something" that is holding us back from success is external: not enough education, a bad economy, not enough time. But remember this, you have the same amount of time each day as Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, or Mother Theresa did, right?
Be patient...with yourself and with your business.
Set your goals; form good habits to get to those goals, and enjoy every step along your journey! When you enjoy the journey, you can enjoy the success of your journey.
The dictionary defines Persistence as "the firm obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition..."
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And in some cases, this is true.
However, here is the danger. Some people with be persistent at the expense of being aware of very real facts that could change what the outcome should be.
And in some cases, this is true.
However, should you embrace persistence even at the expense of those externals signals that are telling you that something is "off?"
Successful Online
Take a look at that definition again. "...the firm or obstinate continuance..." What do you think of a person who is "obstinate?" The words associated with someone who is obstinate are: stubborn, bullheaded; inflexible, unyielding and perverse.
Do those kind of limiting words describe a visionary leader? Or a tyrant?
How to Find Success with Online Business
So the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you need to grind it out, be persistent, and battle resistance to build your business? Is being "persistent" the best way to get from where you are to where you want to be?
Is there a better way? Maybe you need to step back, take a breath, and view the landscape one more time. Do you see a different path? A better path?
Now, notice what I said there. You don't have to give up on your dreams.
And this is where Patience comes in. Yes, even in business, Patience is a virtue. (even though it may not win you any medals...)
That is the "capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset..."
Every time you are able to experience patience, you sort of move into a "Zen" rhythm for doing business. Some people have no tolerance for patience. They feel that by being patient, they are being passive, and the result will be that they get taken advantage of, or they will miss out on an opportunity.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
In fact, being patient as you build your business, even building your relationships, takes an enormous amount of confidence and faith. How can this be? Well, you have to know beyond all doubt that your product and your service are needed by the market. You have to know that what you have provides value and benefit to someone (hopefully many someone's) and that because of that, you will be successful.
It may take longer that you originally hoped; you may need to travel down different paths to get there; but because you are patient, confident, and have the ability to be flexible in your approach and adjust your sails as different and better opportunities present themselves, you can become successful.
Trust me...I have some experience with this; that confidence that you need can be tough to hang onto. Especially when "life" pulls the rug out from under you.
I've been there!
But even when that challenge presents itself; even when you don't know when (or if) you'll reach your desired result; when you are open to the journey and patient with the challenges (ie...lessons), you will get to where you're going.
Now, I want to ask you a question. if you knew that whatever you did, you couldn't fail; that your success was inevitable...what would you do right now?
Would your daily priorities change? Would you embrace the tools and training you needed to get to the next level? Would you create that product, write that book, or reach out and call those potential clients that showed some interest in your services?
We all have a million reasons why we "can't" do something. And most often, we fool ourselves into thinking that "something" that is holding us back from success is external: not enough education, a bad economy, not enough time. But remember this, you have the same amount of time each day as Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, or Mother Theresa did, right?
Be patient...with yourself and with your business.
Set your goals; form good habits to get to those goals, and enjoy every step along your journey! When you enjoy the journey, you can enjoy the success of your journey.
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