The Lessons We Learn From Operating Our Own Business, Just When We Thought We New It All!
Great isn’t it, when as a business owner for 20 odd years we think we have seen and dealt with everything that is thrown at us and then something else comes up around the corner.
I’m sure they are just little tests to keep us on our toes, but seriously, we have enough tests in business as it is without generating more.
I’m sure anyone out there in there current business knows exactly where I am coming from and will be thinking, yep you’re not wrong there.
What tests do you get thrown at you from out of the blue when you just thought wow, things are finally cruising along nicely must be a good time to sneak off for a break…. yeah right.
However even when these issues sneak up and grab you, if you are not refreshed and in total control of the situation, it can be beneficial to at least slip out of town for the day and go have a cuppa with a non-business minded friend and enjoy there world of stress related incidents that you wouldn’t even probably think twice about.
You know the ones where the lady next door left her cat outside and it meowed for 2 minutes and then the neighbors dog barked at the cat and then my husband started snoring and then I had to call in sick for work as I didn’t get my 10 hours sleep and then the TV broke down so I went for a walk and tripped over the neighbors cat which screeched and then the other neighbors dog barked at me and I froze in the corner till my husband came home and patted the dog and said what are you up to darling, did you have a good day…………….
Then you go back to your business, deal with the situation look out the window as you set down in front of the computer to do the months reconciliation with a smile. Pour a nice hot cuppa chocolate and review the awesome days work that you achieved that could have all turned to the you know what if you attacked the situation in the wrong frame of mind.
Now just what was that major drama that we had never encountered before? Compared to my non-business minded friend, whom is a absolute darling, operating my own business is a dream.
When we get down and out, take a break and have a good look around at what else is happening in the world or even close to home and appreciate the freedom you do have and the real responsibility and problem solving skills you have.
Have a great day and enjoy life and the balance you have with family work and love.
Gaylene
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