Inspirational Stories~Is Your Independence Coming Before Your Business Fall?

Do you pride yourself on accomplishing everything on your own?  Do you take pride in your independence and your ability to grow your business and "manage" on your own?

It's a funny thing.  This independence creeps into the spirit of an entrepreneur like the ivy of a poison plant.  Its vines weave themselves through the mind and body and once the onset of itchy bumps start to manifest the entrepreneur is itching and scratching and longing for the calamine.....

Why wait?

Why wait for relief when you can open your eyes, look around, and engage in a partnership, affiliation, a You cannot find objectivity in your own briefcasecoach or consultant who can prevent this occurrence... this uncomfortable unease from happening?  Do you know you are truly one person, running one business, trying to manage many things at the same time. 

Multi-tasking can diffuse the effort of being effective.  No one has the ability to step back from their business and look at it through a different view.  No matter your age- 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, or 70's you have the same eyes.  Your view will always be obscured ever so slightly by what is has been trained to see and by what you yourself cannot see.

Entrepreneurs do not have completely objectivity in their business.  Nor do they have a road map they must adhere to- there is no boss telling them what they must do.  Entrepreneurs take the wheel and steer through the course of marketing and selling among many conditions.  Sometimes the course is rough and the road is unpaved.  Sometimes the road is smooth and the tires glide upon the asphalt. 

Sometimes the directions seem clear and then they are redirected by a neon sign that they must detour.....

And for many entrepreneurs this is the where the fall occurs.  They do not call to ask directions from a trusted voice.  They head toward the most convenient shop on the side of the road, they head toward the shop with the biggest sign, or they do not ask for help at all.  They turn their vehicle around and meander this way and that, they may get lucky, they may find their way eventually....

Eventually costs time and money.  Eventually loses opportunities.  Eventually is not a solid plan for the future.  Eventually is just now.

Is your independence coming before your business fall?

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16 Comments on Inspirational Stories~Is Your Independence Coming Before Your Business Fall?

JUN
16
2009
1,022,995 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I do not like tight control and work for an on-line 100% company.  However, I pay for coaching, which has helped a lot.  Surprisingly the best part about the coaching is motivation and focus, not the marketing tools.
10:46am • #1

Thanks for sharing, this is inspirational and ensightful!
Aaron Justice
11:07am • #2
535,210 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Rebecca,

I don't see "Independence" as the exclusion of others, but rather the right to personally select my help.

I don't see "entrepreneurs" as being with out bosses. Those few traditional "Bosses" I've worked for were never as demanding, never as bossey as my own sales force and consumers. Traditional "Bosses" have limits and time frames on what they ask of you, salesmen and consumers belive you work for them 24/7!

I had the incredible privilege and honor to spend a decade with Michigan's CCIM marketing Group and at the same time Chapter # 1 of the Farm and Land Institute, two more groups of independent entrepreneurs you'll never find! These people not only ask for help they freely excangged it, if they went hands-on they would share commissions, but advice, great advice was freely given.

I think you are mistakenly saying"entrepreneurs" when you mean "independent fools!"

I think you are mistakenly believe that being an "entrepreneurs" is a job! Being an "entrepreneur" is a 24/7 lifestyle!

You say: "Eventually costs time and money.  Eventually loses opportunities.  Eventually is not a solid plan for the future.  Eventually is just now."  That's very true! That's why eduction is so valuable. That's why you surround yourself with educated and experienced advisers.

The successful entrepreneurs are more dependent than any employee!

One very independent man's opinion!

Bill
11:40am • #3
993,969 Points 4 Featured Posts

I love the independence and the joys as well as the challenges of being my self and working with the great people I work with. Thanks for the reminder.
11:54am • #4
946,562 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Excellent post!    Hope everyone reads your thoughts, here, and thanks for the timely reminder.  
12:23pm • #5
1,259,276 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Rebecca

Fierce independence and a great dose of self esteam are a catalyst
12:40pm • #6
312,108 Points 10 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router

Rebecca --- as I read your post, I kept trying to find myself --- where do I fit?  Unfortunately, I do consider myself a multi-tasker --- however, I definitely see the benefits of partnerships, coaches, etc.  Boyd & I have a great partnership -- not only in marriage, but in business --- I loved your post.

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3:17pm • #7
JUN
17
2009

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Erica Smith
3:08am • #8

Hi Rebecca....I'm intimate with everything you say here.  It's not easy at all being a one-person show.  But neither is it impossible.  For me the biggest hurdle was learning to say NO to lots of "stuff" that comes my way.  I've found by being selective in who I choose to work with, my life (business and personal) has improved. 
8:16am • #9
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Hello my friend and I loved reading this post.  I know you know that I have my hands in everything - my business, my client's business not to mention my crazy family life - but I know all too well that I can't do it alone.  One of the greatest things I've discovered is that you need partnerships in all aspects of your life and I am certainly blessed to have one with you.  Every day I am grateful for our friendship and all the things we do together - my only regret is that we don't live closer but believe me I often feel you're right next to me and I know you're always a phone call away.  Thank you for the nice mention - I'm honored.  ~Anne Marie
9:32am • #10
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Gene- That makes sense to me.  We all need motivation.

Aaron- Thank you I am glad you found it to be so.

Bill- I am glad one independent man contributed his opinion.  Very well said and a great commentary to this post.  Thank you.
2:21pm • #11
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Charles- You are welcome.  It is fantastic to work with great people whom YOU CHOOSE to work with, what delicious freedom that is.

Li- Thank you, it's always nice to see you on my blog.  Your kind words are more than welcome.

Liz- I am glad and I can see that about you and Boyd...others can too:-)
2:22pm • #12
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Tom- Self esteem is of extreme importance to an entrepreuner.  Belief in yourself can mean everything.

Erica- Thank you I will check it out.

Gail- Learning to say no is a huge lesson we all go through continously as entrepreuners adn you are right it does improve the quality of your whole life.
2:24pm • #13
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Anne Marie-Haha, I can only imagine if we lived in the same town or nearby.  Oh man, that would be some fun and work getting done.  That said u are close to me as well regardless of distance and you put it well, it's important to have partnerships in all aspects of life.
2:25pm • #14
MAY
16
2010

I think sometimes the challenge of "doing it on my own" clouds my judgement. Thanks for the reminder that I don't have to do everything
1:30pm • #15
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Brandon,

You are welcome.....if you need assistance with your real estate marketing may I not so humbly suggest you consider my services, http://www.activerain.com/rebeccalev.  I am a phone call/email away and if I can't help you I will honestly tell you so and steer you in another more suitable direction.
3:01pm • #16


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