17. FINAL WORD-CONSISTENCY
Consistency
Success is all about consistency. Most small business owners have no idea what they are doing when they first get started. You must take that leap of faith and be confident that you will land safely. Failure is not an option if you know what your why is. Always remember that success is not measured by other people’s expectations, but your own personal goals.
So don’t start your small business with failure as an option. Just do it. Take that first step, and then the next. Before you know it, you will have everything checked off your checklist and you will be officially in business.
Planning and consistency will always keep you on track. You should also plan for the hard days, when you are putting in the leg work needed. Try not to get discouraged if you hit a few roadblocks. Those can be handled accordingly.
Starting a small business is not a get rich quick plan. If you go in business with the mindset, “I am going to blow up overnight,” you do yourself a disservice. Always focus on the fact that you know you will have to work hard for what you want, and the accolades will come later. This will mean so much more than blowing up overnight. When you put your sweat and grind into something it adds more value to your vision.
Seeing results from consistency doesn’t take a year. It doesn’t even take six months. Give yourself 90 days of consistently doing the same thing toward your business checklist then go back and reflect on your growth. You will be amazed at how far you have come in such a short time with consistency. So, keep in mind these three words for the year 2022, grind, hustle, and execute. Peace and prosperity to all your future business endeavors.