06.11.07
Accentuate the positive
There is a high failure rate for new businesses during the first year in business. Why is this? One reason is because the owners expect instant success. Starting a new business is more like a marathon than a sprint. You have to hang in there for the long haul. You can not do this by focusing on your failures. You have to look at your successes, the things that went right, your strengths. Besides, it is a lot more fun to look at your successes rather than your failures. Have fun while you build your business. For more ideas on looking at your strengths read Marcus Buckinghams book, “Now Discover Your Strengths.”