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The keys to business success are all things that you have control over<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Are you wondering<\/span><\/a> if you\u2019re ready to become a successful business owner? Perhaps you\u2019re concerned that you don\u2019t have enough \"\"capital, or that you don\u2019t have the right connections.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it turns out, success in <\/span>business ownership<\/span><\/a> almost entirely relies on three key elements. And the good news is that they\u2019re all things <\/span>you <\/span><\/i>have control over. They are discipline, mindset, and resilience. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI keep a Post-It note with these three words on my computer: discipline, mindset, and resilience,\u201d says <\/span>Crestcom franchisee<\/span><\/a> Rutger Bierens De Haan. \u201cThis way, I am reminded every day what needs to be done.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This week, we\u2019ll take a closer look at discipline: why it\u2019s important in the context of business ownership and how you can improve it.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Discipline<\/span><\/h3>\n

“Formula for success: Rise early, work hard, strike oil.” – J. Paul Getty<\/span><\/p>\n

Every successful person, whether they\u2019re a world-class athlete, best-selling author, CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or successful solopreneur, knows that discipline is the key to winning. Discipline, in this context, can be defined as the practice of training oneself to do what must be done to succeed consistently and without exception.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs need discipline as much as anyone, particularly if you\u2019re a solopreneur with no one to be held accountable to but yourself. Why? Because every business has its ups and downs. There will be days, or even weeks, when running your business will feel like a slog\u2014even for the most successful entrepreneur.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s during these times that discipline will make you (and your business) <\/span>unstoppable<\/span><\/a>. You will need discipline to keep picking up the phone and making cold calls, follow-up calls, and scheduling appointments even after you\u2019ve been turned down by the last 20 gatekeepers. You\u2019ll need discipline to get up, get ready for your day, and get to work in your home office, even as your TV or favorite book calls your name.<\/span><\/p>\n

As author and business coach, <\/span>Dan Kennedy<\/span><\/a>, puts it: Discipline \u201c…is rarely easy, but is often simple.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

9 Ways to Master Self Discipline<\/span><\/h3>\n

From Entrepreneur Magazine, Deep Patel provides us with a fantastic <\/span>list for improving self-discipline<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Know your weaknesses<\/span><\/h4>\n

Being honest and realistic about your weaknesses will help you identify when you need to put extra effort into discipline. For example, perhaps you don\u2019t mind making sales calls, but you dread updating your notes in your CRM system. Knowing that you\u2019ll need extra discipline to stay diligent will keeping your CRM update will help you set a plan for getting it done\u2014no matter what.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Remove temptations<\/span><\/h4>\n

Anyone who has had to quit a habit knows that temptation is a killer. Do everything you can to remove temptations and distractions from your goals. This may mean creating a clear office space without a TV or other entertainment outlets. Maybe you need to turn off your social media and text notifications for a few hours during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Set clear goals and have a plan<\/span><\/h4>\n

Without goals, you don\u2019t have something to work toward that keeps you focused and disciplined. When you have a goal, and a plan to get to it, discipline becomes easier. You have a motivator to keep you on track. When you\u2019re starting a business, you should have both large and small goals. Small goals should be relevant and attainable. They give you the extra confidence boost you need to work toward your large goals. An example of a smaller goal is to set three prospect appointments every week. An example of a large goal is to be at $50,000 in revenue in your first 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Create new habits, and keep them simple<\/span><\/h4>\n

This one is great because it\u2019s simple and effective. Creating new habits doesn\u2019t have to be a big deal. Working out at least 30 minutes every morning before work is a fantastic habit to try to build toward, but let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s difficult for many people to achieve for a variety of reasons. So, break it down and take it a step at a time. Maybe you\u2019ll start with walking your dog every morning. Then you move to jogging with your dog every morning. Then you add on five or ten minutes for some strength training after you\u2019ve established a solid jogging habit. Taking small steps and building to a bigger habit is a fantastic way to develop your discipline and reach larger goals over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Eat often and healthy<\/span><\/h4>\n

You know you feel bad when you\u2019ve been eating like junk. We\u2019ve all been there. The energy crash, brain fog, and general bad attitude when you haven\u2019t fueled your body properly absolutely impacts your ability to stick to your goals. We\u2019re not talking about counting calories and weight loss here. We\u2019re talking about fueling yourself with healthy, nutritious food that will help keep you focused and energetic throughout your day.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Change your perception about willpower<\/span><\/h4>\n

Self-deprecation about personal willpower is common. But you need to change how you think about willpower to master self-discipline. Make willpower your friend rather than your enemy. Harness it to stick to those small new habits that get you to your small goals, and you\u2019ll ultimately achieve your big goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Have a backup plan<\/span><\/h4>\n

Many people think of discipline and success as a fierce commitment that you can never quit. In truth, you need to learn how to balance sticking to your plan with knowing when it\u2019s time to pivot. If you\u2019ve set a goal that you\u2019re finding is impossible for you to achieve right now or doesn\u2019t serve your bigger vision, then it\u2019s time for your backup plan. Having one will help you make better decisions about when it\u2019s time to move on. It\u2019ll also help you bounce back when you experience a setback.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Reward yourself<\/span><\/h4>\n

Celebrate your successes with rewards. You\u2019re working hard to change habits, build self-discipline, and launch a business\u2014this is not a small thing. Take the time to reward yourself when you\u2019ve achieved even small victories. You just landed your first real sales meeting. Closed your first decent sized client. Or maybe you\u2019ve successful stuck with your health goals for a full three weeks. These are all victories that propel you forward. Celebrate them!<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Forgive yourself and move forward<\/span><\/h4>\n

No one is perfect. You will slip up. There will be setbacks and failures. It\u2019s just part of life. Don\u2019t beat yourself up about it. Accept that you\u2019ve \u201cfallen off the wagon\u201d, learn from it, forgive yourself, and re-set your intention. Don\u2019t wallow in despair over disappointments; accept them and keep moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving self-discipline will help you improve in so many areas of your personal and professional life. It is absolutely the first key to success as a business owner. Building your self-discipline will make you and your business unstoppable, no matter what the world has to throw at you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned, because next week we\u2019re going to talk about the second key to business success: Mindset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you ready to become your own boss? Take your first step to owning a leadership development franchise with Crestcom. Click here to join a $360 billion industry<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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