Are We There Yet? It's A Journey, Not A Destination!

I like to think of myself as successful. Pretty sure you do, too. I seriously doubt that you or anyone else likes to think of themselves as... hmmm... how should I put it... the opposite of successful? We could insert any number of descriptive words here, but let's just leave it at "unsuccessful." However, as successful as I am in my own mind, I still always feel like I'm striving for more. Maybe that's because the path to success is more of a journey than a destination. It's not always more money I'm after — though don't get me wrong, that is, after all, the most basic reason we work, isn't it? Sometimes I'm striving for something new and different, a path I haven't yet discovered. That's what makes work challenging, interesting, fun!

The journey versus destination thing sounds so cliché. We've heard it so many times, seen it on those inspirational-type posters that you're supposed to hang in your office or conference room (does anyone actually still do that?). But... it's true! Really, it is. I enjoy my work and want to keep doing it. Retirement? Maybe some day, but not now.

Curves Ahead! The Path To Success Is Never Straight!

And here's the other truth about the path to success: It doesn't go in a straight or predictable line. If that were the case, we could all draw our own map, with every pit stop, landmark and point of interest clearly indicated. Or we could just turn on our business GPS and let that guide us. I can hear it now: Hazard reported ahead; do not invest money in this venture! Before beginning the journey, we'd know exactly what to expect and when we'll arrive. Of course in the process, we'd miss out on all the interesting detours and side roads that end up taking us where we really want to go! Think of all the times you met an influential someone in an unexpected way. Or how often a setback ended up leading to something better.

Well that's a lot of metaphor for one blog! But I think the road metaphor is one that we can all relate to. The path to success hopefully keeps going and if we can view it as a journey — one big long road trip (think fun trip when you were in college, not the one when you were a kid squeezed in the backseat with no AC) — then we can enjoy it rather than asking every five minutes, "Are we there yet?"

Be Oh So Quotable This Week!

I hope you like the quotes I'm sharing this week, which might help inspire new entrepreneurs or those of you who've been around a while. I always say running a business means the work never ends! Ain't that the truth? I bet your to-do list is a mile long! Make sure that the items at the top of your list are the things that relate to being more profitable. Everyone is so proud of being so "busy"...But Are You Making Any Money? Don't be too busy to focus!

Check out the summary of last week's business tips and motivational quotes from my Instagram page which you hopefully got to see in real time! If not, let's make sure we're following each other on Instagram!! So...here is this week's roundup of Instagram images of My Top Business Tips and Motivational Quotes.

Path To Success – Tip #1:

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"Marketing is enthusiasm transferred to the customer." – Gregory Ciotti

Path To Success – Tip #2:

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"Don't guess. Measure." – Slava Akhmechet

Path To Success – Tip #3:

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"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." – Warren Buffett

Path To Success – Tip #4:

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"The road to success is always under construction." – Lily Tomlin

Path To Success – Tip #5:

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"Don't be threatened by people smarter than you." – Howard Schultz

Let's talk! I'd love to hear about your path to success!

Are you enjoying your road trip? How's the journey on your path to success going? Tell us! What advice would you share with your fellow business owners? Which tips above did you find helpful? I would LOVE to hear from you!

Anyhoo...I publish these business tips and motivational quotes to get you fired up for your work week! And, if you want more business tips, get my book, But Are You Making Any Money? or contact me to really take your business to the next level!

xoxo M

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