23 Unusual Thoughts on Business Success

Defining and achieving “success” is a unique experience for each of us.

For you business may be a personal growth journey, so once you reach one edition of “success” you've probably already created the next edition in your mind leaving you feeling like you aren't ever as far along as you could be.

I feel what’s most important for you to take note of today is that success is an ever evolving journey – one in which doesn’t happen overnight.

It’s really important to take a step back (regularly) and give yourself a big pat on the back for all your accomplishments (big, small, internal and external) all along the way.

Each of us has our own wisdom to share.  Receiving that wisdom from others and then putting it through your own filters can save you time, energy and even pain.

That’s why I’ve compiled my favorite 23 thoughts on success in business from the Busting The Overnight Success Myth: Community Blog Tour (which you can still join for a few more days here).

Soak them up, use them and share them.  I’d love to know what your biggest takeaway was from the Community Blog Tour – share it with us here.

EnJOY,

xox alli

 23 UNUSUAL THOUGHTS ON BUSINESS SUCCESS

1.  “If you have the material aspects of success (your ideal car, money, the perfect man, etc.) but inside you are not truly in love with yourself it doesn’t matter how much you do or how much money you make you won’t feel truly satisfied.” – Baljit Rayat

2. “Be patient with growth. A slow evolution is better than a wildfire any day of the week.” – Amanda Farough

3.  “As you may have heard before, “New level, new devil.”” At every point of growth there will be new challenges.  That’s what keeps us growing. – Rebecca Beaton

4.  “Focus on and invest in getting the foundation of your business set up before investing in “shiny objects” and advanced business training and help (including things like fancy website design, copywriting, video tutorials, social media etc.)” – Allison Braun

5.  “I had to be it, to share it.” Sometimes you really have to go through some personal stuff to have the experience you need and in order to be the person you need to be in order to share what you are meant to with others. – Jenn Scalia

6.  “Sometimes the money is just not worth it, no matter how much it is.” – Shenee Howard

7.  “It takes more than raw talent and a great idea to produce something that creates results." – Heather Pennell

8.  “I have a business degree and nearly a decade of experience in corporate marketing, yet I was deathly afraid of having to promote myself!"  The more qualifications you have, doesn't equate to how much confidence you feel. – Heather Jernigan

9.  “Keep the BIG picture in mind.”  And, know that it doesn’t happen overnight. – Amanda Moxley

10. “You don’t need thousands of people to launch a business. If you offer a high-value service, you only need a couple to get started! Leverage your connections and community to fill your client docket.”  – Racheal Cook

11.  “Everything is energy, businesses have their own energy that is only activated with action, execution and launching with trust. By doing this your vision has the capacity to evolve into something far greater than your infinite mind could ever imagine.” – Kate Muker

12.  “One of the biggest breakthroughs I made was shifting my mindset from charging an hourly rate to package pricing. I had undervalued myself and skills for so long that this was terrifying as all hell, but it has changed my life.” – Britz Robins

13.  “What makes you credible, qualified and trustworthy to your ideal clients may not have anything to do with degrees, or formal credentials.  It’s your unique mix of natural gifts, personality, personal experiences and training that make you stand out AND the perfect match for your Soul Mate Client.” – Allison Braun

14.  “That bridge job gave me wings.  It gave me space to breathe, and to create what I so desperately knew I was capable of.” – Ellen Ercolini

15.  “Conforming, hiding, or becoming someone else to make anything work, is a lie to your soul.” – Hillary Rubin

16. “Beware of what you attach meaning to: Question what you define as success and failure, it’s the meaning or judgments we attach to what’s happening that can thwart our intention and momentum more than the actual results of things.” – Chela Davison

17. “Build systems and structures but avoid ‘formulas’: You need systems to support your growth. But part of being an entrepreneur is that your best work is YOUR work. It’s not some formula. If you’re trying to follow someone else’s formula but your heart’s not in it, you’re pooched.” – Chela Davison

18. “With every step you take, regardless of whether they appear to be going sideways, backwards or in some erratic pattern that’s making you dizzy, you’re getting closer to finding your personal truth and defining success on your own terms.” – Leanne Kallal

19.  “Business is all about sustainable and maintainable growth.” – Whitney Paige

20.  “Be comfortable pivoting. Because some things fail and you have to be able to pick yourself back up and keep moving forward.” – Kimberly Riggins

21.  “The money won't be enough to motivate you. The freedom won't even be enough to motivate you. The only thing that will keep you motivated after years of late nights, failed product launches, successful workshops, and what else have you, is this - THE WHY.” – Beth Katherine

22. “You don’t have to learn all the lessons the hard way.  Allow yourself to receive help and learn from others.“ – Jennifer Sparks

23.  “The more I am willing to receive, the more I put down the sword of battle and glide with the current of life- the more opportunities arise, and the more “successful” I become.” – Devi Ward