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What do you tell yourself when you lose a sale or when you lose a client? Do you evaluate the situation to see what you could have done differently? Do you learn from it and move on or do you start doubting yourself and your abilities?
When in business for yourself, it is crucial that you keep your confidence and self esteem levels up. It's so easy to beat ourselves up when things don’t go the way we think they should. A missed sale, a botched speech, or any number of things can cause some people to go into a tailspin of self-doubt, self-criticism, and general dismay over their current situation. This is wasted time.
It's okay to be a little upset sometimes when things don't go exactly right. That's called being human. The key is to not dwell on it and move on as quickly as possible.
Here are seven causes of a bad internal dialogue:
1. Unrealistic expectations.
2. Not confident in your abilities.
3. Not clear on what you are supposed to be doing.
4. Not clear on what you offer and the value you deliver.
5. Focusing on the wrong things.
6. Seeking counsel from the wrong people.
7. Comparing yourself to others.
Here are seven action steps you can take to improve your internal dialogue:
1. Get a clear picture of what your expectations are for yourself and your business.
2. Put together a plan of action that will get you to where you need to be in order to succeed in your business.
3. Know what needs to be done and do it on a daily basis. NO EXCUSES.
4. Relax and don’t be so hard on yourself. You are not alone in your struggles.
5. Join or put together a mastermind group. For those of you who are not familiar with the concept of a mastermind group, you can find a full explanation in Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think And Grow Rich. He talks about assembling a group of like-minded people from diverse professions and backgrounds to brainstorm ideas that will move each member of the mastermind group to a higher level.
6. Think about who and what you are becoming rather than thinking about where you are right now.
7. Celebrate the small victories. Focus on the things that are going right.
The fact that you are willing to sacrifice and go out on your own to build a successful business speaks volumes about who you are and the type person you are striving to become. Keep learning and working on your personal and professional development. Gain momentum and keep moving ahead. Doing all of these things and being more aware of who you are and what you are becoming will take you a long way towards developing a better internal dialogue.
To
Your Success,
Mike Coleman
P. O. Box 291642
Nashville, TN 37229
615-308-8078
www.mikecoleman.net
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