If you want to ascend to the upper echelons of the business world, then you need to be prepared to work hard, long hours, deal with the ups and downs, constantly be looking for new and improved methods of doing things, etc. With so much work and sometimes not much reward, it may, at times, seem a little pointless. Therefore, it is natural that you will suffer from a lack of motivation from time to time. However, what will mark you apart is how you deal with this and overcome it. Here are some ways on how to keep your motivation up in business:
Your mission statement
When you first started out on this venture, you must have had a reason for starting out more than just making money. A lot of entrepreneurs have a vision, some sort of driving force behind them, which inspired them to start up. This could be how you can help people, what you can do to help the world, how you can raise awareness about certain issues using the business as leverage. It may help if you wrote a mission statement to re-energize yourself. Remembering why you started out on this venture will help you stay motivated to achieve your goals.
Inspirational activities
If you create a list of places, people, videos, podcasts, or blogs, for example, where you can garner inspiration, it will help you stay motivated. If you are feeling down and are finding it hard to stay on your top game, plug into these sources, and they will be able to drag you out of your lull. It may even be a good idea to invest in seeing a motivational speaker such as Scott Burrows. Not only will this act as inspiration for you continue on your journey, but you will meet many other like-minded people who are all feeling the same way you are. You may be able to connect with these people and continue inspiring each other well after the event has finished.
Network and build connections
You may be able to start this at a motivational talk, but networking with other entrepreneurs and employing the right kind of people to help you stay on track will give you a huge boost. It will give you the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other and share experiences. This kind of companionship is a great way to stay motivated and allow you to know that you are not the only entrepreneur feeling the way you are. Why not create a networking event?
Find time for you
Remember, it is not all about the work. Ensure that you find a few hours each week to do something you enjoy that has nothing to do with the business. Try to stay fit and healthy too. The simple fact of rhe matter is, if you are trying to deal with a big problem, then when you step away from the situation, suddenly in the middle of your run, for example, the answer will become alarmingly clear. So ensure you have space away from work as this will help you stay motivated.
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