When we set out to accomplish a goal it often includes others. As you discover what goals are important to the success of your business, you will find that feedback from others is essential in creating your long term plan.
I have found several mentors over the years that believed in me and became my personal cheer leaders. I asked for feedback and was open to their advice knowing they observed things from a different perspective. The benefit of asking people from all walks of life and business is the diverse and yet valuable insights you will glean from them. There are also those friends and family members that are either negative or jealous of your accomplishments. The best solution is to find more supportive people, or choose not to speak with them about your goals and dreams. This is the time you need to rally those around you that are excited about your dream and passion and believe that your goals will get you there.
Occasionally your adviser will give you feedback that causes you to be fearful or doubt yourself. This is when you need to evaluate where they are coming from. Ask enough questions to understand the context in which they speak. Perhaps there observations are true or they may have had a negative experience and not worked through it yet, thus tainting their ability to give impartial advice. This is why it is vital that you ask a lot of questions so that you are able to be discerning.
Lastly, learning to act appropriately on advice given; when someone has given me advice I have asked others to confirm this, read articles and books on the subject to ensure I have a good handle on how to implement the advised change.
This week I challenge you to call a mentor, friend or family member for coffee and humbly seek their advice. You never know what can happen until you ask!
Enjoy your weekend!
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