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A man of substance needed his prized stallion groomed. He hired a man who lived around horse stables all his life. This man groomed the horse daily for hours. Problem was he stole a bit of the horse's hay everyday and sold it.
One day, feeling hungry, wasted and looking unhealthy the horse had taken enough. He neighed loudly to the grooming thief, "hey look, groom me less and feed me more everyday."
In this story, the horse is only asking for balance. You must seek a healthy balance when tackling the ups and downs associated with owning you own business. Self employment definitely brings self fulfillment and personal satisfaction. But headaches are also bound up in that package. Below are a few quick self employment positives.
1. Financial independence.
2. No bosses. (Always a great positive)
3. No wage limits.
4. The freedom to be innovative.
This article contains three practical strategies for maintaining this needed balance if success is to be realized.
Moonlighting (Crucial)
Everyone knows what moonlighting is, but just in case I'm wrong, moonlighting is simply taking on a second job. It's usually a night job hence the term moonlighting. Economic pressure is what forces most people to moonlight. When starting your own business, initially it may not be possible to pay yourself a wage. But turning yourself into a workaholic to secure that elusive wage will hamper your health in the long run. When you are in a position to resign from your regular job, do so with dignity and appreciation for your former employer. Never burn bridges!
Patience Needed (Crucial)
Initially you may be required to make difficult sacrifices to gain momentum. Be patient. Things will come together with time. Rome wasn't built in a day. You may even experience abysmal returns. Returns that bring much discouragement; but hold on, be patient. You may have to go into the barn and dig into the hay you have stored away. Don't be afraid to use your savings. It won't always be doom and gloom. Setbacks are setups for a comeback. Repeat that to yourself over and over. Maintain a mindset of success and you will succeed.
The Canaries In The Coalmine (Major)
Believe me when I tell you, you need your wife! She's like the canary in the coalmine; the first to spot the signs of danger. Pay attention to her when she tells you that you need to strike a balance between work and home. Owning your own business doesn't give you the right to immerse yourself into your business to the detriment of your family. Quite the contrary; your family should still come first. Maintain your passion for your business while at the same time satisfying the needs of your family.
Entrepreneurs of today must employ up to date management techniques in order to position their business for success. They must be prudent when breaking away from former employers, remain patient in the face of difficult challenges and be able to strike a reasonable balance between work and home life.
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