This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Brenda (Brandy) Hilliard, Biz Star Power
“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’’ Action brings your dreams closer. Undoubtedly, accountability is a crucial feature of an action-oriented startup, but perhaps an essential attribute is a propensity to act. Survival skills jumpstart your business and boost your performance. Sometimes, we hold ourselves back. We have these huge dreams of what we want to accomplish, yet we’re reluctant to go after them.
– George Bernard Shaw
The most common reasons are that you’re just not sure where to begin or are your fears are taking over. This is when you have to remember why you absolutely should chase after your business dreams and empower that ambition and passion to make it happen. You’re always thinking about it, right? I know I’m still thinking about the things I’m most passionate about, love the most, or enjoy the most. Success rarely, if ever, happens in isolation. Why do people reach out to Shark Tank? Not because they can’t do it but because Shark Tank support helps them fly even higher and faster. All those people are just like you with the exception that they took the risk. If you still feel like you can’t do it, think about how awful you’ll feel if you never follow your dreams, never give it a shot? Think about what your future will look like if you don’t even try to start! You deserve to be happy and have the life that you envision for yourself. To move into action and keep running toward that dream! The only impossible ideal is the one you never start says, Tony Robbins.
We all have dreams and goals for ourselves and a vision of our best lives. Dreaming is the easy, natural part. The question often is, where do we begin? Are we willing to put in the hard work even in the tough times? Except, this can be a tricky question. In truth, every act of beginning is itself the only thing that matters in the end. When paralyzed by uncertainties, doubts, or fears of failure, confusion on what steps are next, we plunge ourselves into a quicksand of doubt. It drains our enthusiasm that gets deeper every day, sapping our confidence, time, and energies, all while teaching us nothing that will take us closer to our goals.
When we finally find the courage to take action, any action, the moment we embrace the mistakes we are bound to make, and run towards them with the eagerness to learn from each mistake — that is the very moment our journey towards success truly begins. Dreams always equal action. To key is to find the support, gain knowledge, and move beyond fear to make those dreams come true. Starting and succeeding in a business isn’t for the faint of heart. It is for those who are willing to take the risk, work hard, learn to self-motivate and reach out for help when you need it. Good luck! You can do it!
Brenda Hilliard, CEO, BSW, MSAS, MBA, Business /Life Coach. I have been a Business Coach for 25 years. This is my third successful company as an Entrepreneur. In 2005 I was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year by the Business Journal. My goal is to reach and empower every Entrepreneur possible. My complete work history and references are on Linkedin.