1. Incorporate your passion into your work. I love writing and enjoy building my business around my passion. At night, I keep a journal and a notepad next to my bed because I dream about my work and want to capture ideals when they are fresh. Most mornings I wake up eager to get my day started because loving my work is a source of motivation.
If you are working in a capacity that has nothing to do with your passion, then there are ways to connect the two and bring more enjoyment to your work. For example, you may own a deli and your passion is world travel. Unfortunately, you cannot travel as much as you like because your business is still small enough where your regular presence is necessary. So, the way you connect your passion for world travel and your deli is by bringing the world inside your deli. Subscribe to travel magazines, place a world map on the wall, hang posters of your favorite places, have specials based on themes inspired by your favorite places, etc.
2. Place your goals somewhere you can see them daily. As entrepreneurs, it is necessary to do things that we rather not do. Admittedly, I was a late comer to blogging and social networking, but because I have goals that I am trying to achieve, I pushed away my discomfort and now I am participating regularly.
When you find it hard to stay focused and practice discipline, then read your goals out loud to remind yourself of why you are doing it. Sometimes, I gentle reminder is all we need to keep moving towards our dreams.
3. Share. We draw inspiration from each other. Join a community of professionals in your industry where you can find support, motivation and share ideals with one another. Just by talking to others who understand your challenges can give you the push you need.
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