We get so caught up in life, work
and the pursuit of success that sometimes we forget to stop and
enjoy the people we do it all for. Family is very important to
us here at Beyond because with the stressful deadlines we have
to meet paired with the unexpected curve balls life throws us -
it's easy to get overwhelmed. It's important to reserve time and
energy to spend on those we love. Business owners and leaders
have so much time required of them but we need to take time
everyday to enjoy the family we work so hard for. Make that
phone call, write that letter, buy those flowers, take that
vacation, and most importantly...spend the time.
Remember, a mistake is (if you are
humble enough to notice it)
a learning opportunity in disguise.
You have two options: 1. You can call it a loss. 2. You can call it a gain
and improve yourself from it.
If you own a business, manage a
group of people or manage an office you are in a leadership
position. This is an important position that should be taken
very seriously. It can get very difficult to deal with people
and situations at times and it can even seem as if you are the
only one that cares about the situation or even the business.
But take heart, because that's why you are there. To keep it
together and get the job done. Your job is to determine what
each person's strengths and weaknesses are then utilize them by
delegating and making the whole team a more efficient, better
working, well oiled machine. Then when success occurs, always
remember the "Team" did it not an individual. We fail together
and we succeed together!
When the construction of a huge skyscraper has been completed
and the massive structure stands before you, who truly gets to
say, "I did that." ...the Architect?... the Contractor?... the
Framer?... the Crane Operator?... the Ribbon Cutter?...
The answer is all of them, but none of them alone..
Unfortunately, there are people out
there that have grown their business by cheating people and
lying to them to get what they want, but in the end they're only
destroying good valuable relationships that would've given them
so much more than just money and more business. By keeping your
word and doing what you say you're going to do, you're setting a
standard for which people know you by. They're not just seeing
that you are honest and reliable but you're showing them that it
is possible to get ahead in business and still maintain an
honesty that you (under any circumstances) will ever compromise.
We have a responsibility to society
to help those who need us. Most people think that a business is
just there to make money, but that is not true. A business is
there to provide a service or product to those in need of it.
When someone comes to you with a problem or a need, your job is
to do what you have been taught or what you know best to fix the
problem or provide a solution to the situation. Now, we do get
paid to do this because it has a value and we need to make ends
meet. The problem is, we can get too focused on the payment and
lose track of the service we are providing. We encourage you to
stay on track and maintain a servant heart as you help, attend
to, or serve your customers. The more you look at your job this
way, the easier it gets to "help" and the more joy you take in
doing it. (even when you don't "feel like it")
You may think you don't have a voice
in the world and that you are just one person that could never
make a change or a difference. Wrong! There are many people that
feel the way you do about certain issues and they have the same
"...but I am only one" mentality. Change could and WOULD never
take place if everyone had that idea. You have to voice your
opinion, stand up and make it known that you don't agree and you
won't just roll over and accept that things are the way they
are.
Our problem today is we just get so involved (even consumed by)
our business and our work that we miss very important
opportunities to change the very things that hinder our success.
Most people hate politics and all that surrounds it, but it's a
fact of life here in the United States that we are affected by
the decisions our leaders make. That's why we should not just be
aware of the issues but get INVOLVED in fighting for our
concerns and beliefs. We can assemble together as business
people and groups that can make a difference in changing our
world. Don't just huff and puff about how irritated you are
about certain issues, get in there and change
them!
To a New Business Owner:
First of all, Congratulations! You have started your new
business adventure and you're on your way to what we hope will
be a profitable business that you, your customers and your
family will be blessed by. It is very important to know though
that your new business (like all businesses) are built from the
ground up. Like building a house, it is crucial that your
foundation is solid and you plan the next steps carefully. So
don't get too caught up in the excitement of it all and miss a
very important step. You have the opportunity right now to build
your found on the right things. You will need to establish good
credit and a solid name for yourself and your company. People
don't do business with businesses, they do business with
"People". SO your people should have the right kind of attitude.
By this I mean you need (as do all who work for/with you) to
have a "Servant Attitude" You have learned what you know and you
are able to do what you can do because you have a purpose in
life. Your Purpose, no matter what kind of business, is to serve
and or provide.
It is important to have goals.
Especially realistic ones. Set small goals for yourself, your
company, and for those that work for you. Be realistic in your
expectations but most importantly be challenging. Growth in
business would never happen if we just accept the status-quo.
Obviously money is what causes us to
come to work everyday and that is an understandable driving
force. But don't let that become the only reason. If the focus
is only on money, we can lose track of the more important things
in business...Relationships. If you are driven by money it shows
and if you are driven by relationships that too will be obvious
and money will come through those relationships because your
heart is
The road to success is not straight.
There is a Detour called Failure...
A Loop called Confusion...
Speed Bumps called Friends...
Red Lights called Enemies...
Caution Lights called Family...
You will have flats called Jobs...
But, if you have a Spare called Determination...
An Engine called Perseverance...
Insurance called Faith...
and a Driver called Jesus, you will make it to
a Place called Success.
