Having a strong foundation enables you to build a thriving,
profitable life and business. A simple method to create this
foundation is with Discovery, Vision, Planning and
Benchmarking, the four cornerstones of your life as well
as your business.
Discovery is defined as examining where are you now and
where are you going. It helps to look at everything as if
you were a beginner. Always know why you are in the
business of your choice. If your strategy is not clear,
you won't recognize the destination when you get there.
This is the time to bring in your outside Vision Team.
Vision is who you are about and what your life is about.
This is where you determine values you need to experience
on a continuing basis. Vision is also where you become the
expert in your field and decide the purpose of your
business. Remember, the smaller the niche, the larger the
reward. Abandon any preconceived beliefs you have about
this or any other business. They can restrict your
thinking. Live out of this new vision, not your past
comfort.
Planning creates the strategies that help you arrive at
your destination. A simple system is to - Show Up, Be on
Time, Keep Your Word and Tell The Truth. It's like
riding on that train, sometimes there are hills to climb;
sometimes there are curves and other times you're flying
rapidly down the mountain to your destination. In any
instance, you must remain focused on what you want
and where you are going.
Benchmarking helps you stay on track. Once focused, you
set up a system for accountability, self-management and
self-renewal. You can create outcomes or optimum wants that
may be on the outer edge of possibilities or a result that
is far bigger than you think is attainable. Going into new
territory can unlock your potential and increase your
development. When outcomes or optimum results are
achieved, you can acknowledge success and learn to be
satisfied. Again, put it in writing; the outcomes, the results
and the acknowledgement.
Rules require exceptions, so even if you follow the above
and create a strong foundation, you must be prepared for chaos.
Chaos can aid in your personal and business development
if you have eliminated all toxic people or commitments
from your life.
Chaos can then become the opportunity to progress rapidly
into new territory. You can be the architect of your own life.
Build a strong foundation and you can always remodel.
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Joanne Victoria is a Washington State writer who works
with independent professionals and professional practice
and small business owners who want to streamline their
operations in order to achieve more.
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