There are a few times each year when things feel “fresh” and “new.” For me, these times of year include my birthday, the start of a new school year (which are actually side-by-side on the calendar, so it really counts as one), and the New Year, of course.
If you haven’t been very happy with your business, this is a great time to make changes. Everyone starts fresh in the New Year. It doesn’t matter what happened before – if you want to do better, get to work, and start doing the things that will help you become better.
And if you are waiting for the “right time,” well, all I gotta’ say is “GET OVER IT!” There’s never going to be a “right time.” For example, if you have been thinking about sending a press release, but you want to wait because your website isn’t perfect, or if you have been thinking about starting a blog but have been waiting because you aren’t sure what color to make the background, this is the time to TAKE ACTION.
That’s right – TAKE ACTION on something… TODAY. Don’t wait. Do something you’ve been putting off, and do it today!
It doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s never going to be perfect! As I write this, I’m finishing up work on a site re-design, myself. And I know that I’m going to continue to tweak things and keep putting in little changes here and there. The same will hold true for your business.
So no more waiting. Do something today. And try to do a little something every day – and you’ll be surprised by what you can accomplish over 2009!
Your encouragement will resonate with many I am sure. IT is so easy to get discouraged and burnt out as an entrepreneur. Thanks for the jolt back into reality!
Look at you giving people a butt kickin! You do it well 😉
I totally agree with your advice about doing a little something everyday. Too many people are spinning their wheels and paying attention to all the wrong things instead of taking action on their business goals.
Thanks for the kick, Crissy! It’s so easy to get caught up in the dreaming.
Great post Crissy. I just finished something I have been putting off for far too long – a special discount rate for my newsletter subscribers. 🙂
I’m going to bookmark this article or better yet I’ll just print it out and keep it up in front of me so I can see it everyday.
Thanks for the little nudge.
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Thanks so much for the well worded dose of reality- I needed the kick in the pants. Now is the time!
Thanks everyone! Just remember, you CAN do anything you put your mind to!