Entrepreneur Economic Growth 1st Principle Having a Purpose

What is the purpose of your business? Does it have anything to do with your Mission Statement? Do you focus on words and phrases that sound appealing to your audience or co-workers? Are you using words such as maximizing profitability, benefit for the employees, or looking out for our shareholders? How do you find meaning and purpose in your business? It was just like yesterday when I heard the words; We need to increase our productivity and decrease the labor cost. The thought crossed my mind; Is there more to work than earning a paycheck? The answer is yes, but we need to look at ourselves a little closer and honestly ask ourselves, What is our priority? What purpose do we serve? And to what end? When we answer these questions then we can truly find our true purpose. We were all created with an inward gift to be successful. Not only do we have a motivation in our hearts, but we all have an essential desire to contribute, add value, and connect with others in some meaningful achievement. Finding meaning and purpose in our work is the key to personal fulfillment and professional success. What ever purpose motivates you to get up every morning has to be driven with passion and reason to fulfill each and every day. Purpose should always over take precedence over profitability or any short term growth. The objective of purpose should be performed in this order; honoring the inward you in everything you do, help develop peoples strengths, pursue excellence, and then grow profitably. Finding purpose and meaning is a lot of work. Sometimes it may feel like you may be going through a maze, but the fun part of going through the maze is that there is a finish line. You may not see the finish line at first, but you must trust the inward you to lead you to your purpose by moving forward and taking action. We all have obstacles to overcome, but the action is to press forward and go through it, jump over it, or go around it. We must never turn away from it because we start to lose focus on the true meaning of purpose. Those of us who are leaders should work to create a mission in which purpose is more than just making money. We must trust that the higher purpose will lead to business success. Develop an organization that will allow you to share your vision or purpose with others that share the same qualities as you. We can not avoid the struggle we have in finding our meaning and purpose in our business, but here are three suggestions to help. 1. Quest to find a Home Need to find a home that will allow you to use your talents and be able to grow. This may mean leaving the safety net of a present job and traveling into uncharted waters. It could mean to stay where you are already planted and build true meaning. Whatever the case may be it is important to connect with people who will bring out the best in you. 2. Find a Connection between work and passion It is your responsibility to fan the flame that burns inside you. You can not settle for second best or get into a comfort zone that you are not passionate about. Take the leap of faith and pursue your passion. 3. Trust that God has called you to work for a purpose God wants you to succeed and find the balance between earning a living and serving a purpose. However don’t let the obstacles stop you from reaching your purpose. If you ever find yourself caught between two masters choose God, because if he is for you, who can be against you. It is time for you to take action and find the true meaning and purpose for you. Learn how to find the greatest satisfaction at work, and fully utilize your talent and skills by creating your ideal job. Why Not? Start Now!