I have a couple of clients that are in the process of trying to get books published, and to say they are having a hard time getting the deal is an understatement. Dead ends, an outright NO, clever schemes to build petitions and platforms to show interest and growth. Each one is going about it in a different way, and yet they all have the same things in common. Determination. Though heart-wrenching to find out that they didn’t make the big leagues yet it is truly inspiring to watch them dig in even deeper to move on to the next level. It really got me thinking about what level of determination I have with my business.
Last week, I was invited to speak at a Ladies who Launch event in Toronto and I met 35 determined business owners who gave up a few hours of their own time to come out an learn from a panel of 4 women. As we each took the stage, I watched the women and LWL facilitators feverishly take notes on subjects ranging from marketing and branding to productivity and entrepreneurial startups. Afterwards, I was able to speak personally to a handful of them before making my way back to my hotel. The one thing that stood out again was the level of determination of these women. One woman started her business with literally no money. She was constantly faced with having brilliant ideas but no money to execute them. If it weren’t for determination, she would have packed it in years ago.
Making your dreams a reality is hard work. You simply must be consistent in your habits and when you face any challenge in your life or business.
Let’s face it, adversity is absolutely inevitable. It doesn’t matter how well you plan something or how perfect your business model. Everything will, one day, be met with some kind of challenge. How you handle that situation is going to determine your future. Each time something blocks you from your dream, you must find a way to go over, under, around, or through it. Your level of determination will dictate how hard you look for that solution and how many obstacles you can encounter. Giving up is simply not an option.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Confucius
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