Submitted by Melissa Wildstein on | 0 Comments
When it comes to finding inspiration - you never know what might strike you! As I was contemplating going to a Weight Watchers meeting this morning, I started thinking how we could all learn a thing or two from Weight Watchers about starting a new business
1. It's going to take some time. Change doesn't happen overnight
Just like all the extra poundage that we put on - it doesn't come off all at once. And a business doesn't usually start overnight. It takes work and planning and persistence.
2. If you work it, it will work.
If you make your list and map out your plan, you can accomplish your goals. You just have to keep at it and tick the baby steps as they come. Same with weight loss. Each pound is an accomplishment
3. Surround yourself with like-minded people for support.
I think of those WW meetings like group therapy sessions, everyone in the same boat learning from each other. So find yourself a support group for entrepreneur's. For me, that's www.tinshingle.com which is a great community of people just trying to make it happen
4. If something works, don't f*k with it, but if it's stagnant, take a new look.
WW hasn't made any changes to their Points system in 10 years until this last year with their new version. And, it's getting people excited again. Same with business. Once you get going and are on this great trajectory its amazing, but when things start to slow and then grind to a halt, take another look and see if there's some 'tweaking' that can be done
5. If at first you don't succeed...
Did you know that the average WW member has tried WW three times. Same with starting a new business. We all know that a lot of good ideas and businesses fail. The idea though is to pick yourself up and start again.
So get out there - every day is a new day and a new opportunity to make a difference. Go get 'em...
