3. They Hold Relationships in the Highest Regard
Anthony Robbins says, “The quality of your life is the quality of your
relationships.” I say, “The quality of your business is the quality of your
relationships.” Introverts tell me they are not about to go out and shake
hands and kiss babies, but it makes no difference whether you are an
introvert of an extravert. Just be sincere and focused on others and
become a trusted advisor. People will do business with you if they know
you, like you and trust you. Where can you find a better ROI than that?
4. They Are Continuous Learners
Dennis Waitley says, “Never become so much of an expert that you stop
gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience.” Thrivers
know that know-it-alls who are not willing to listen and learn are
continuous losers. Thrivers surround themselves with continuous
learners and they take the time themselves to study and learn.
5. They Are Accountable
Steven Covey says, “Accountability breeds response-ability.” Who are you
accountable to when you are the owner? TAB board members get better
results because they hold one another’s feet to the fire. Find an effective
advisory board who will keep you honest and on your toes.
6. They Never Let Fear Hold them Back
Robert Heller says, “Fear is excitement without breath.” Thrivers overcome
fear and slay the dragon whenever they face it. Or even better yet, they
define their reality so that fear is substantially decreased or even gone in
certain areas of their life! They are masters at listening to what they
know rather than what they fear.
7. They Are Not Afraid to Ask for Help
A Danish Proverb says, “He who is afraid of asking is ashamed of
learning.” Thrivers ask for help because they know they can do more
and learn more through others than by going it solo. They utilize and
leverage on the power of advisory boards. They listen to advice and
accept input because they realize that is what makes them wiser.
8. They Have A Positive Attitude
Remez Sasson says, “You can close the windows and darken your room,
and you can open the windows and let light in. It is a matter of choice.
Your mind is your room. Do you darken it or do you fill it with light?”
Thrivers know that positive attitude opens new doors every day. They see
opportunities when others only see problems. The difference between can
and cannot are only three letters. For them those three letters make
Survivors become Thrivers.
9. They Align Their Life’s Vision with Their Business Vision
Robert Fulghum says, “I always thought anyone can make money.
Making life worth living, that’s the real test.” Thrivers do not want to be
rich in their business and bankrupt in their personal life. While
business can be all-consuming, they also become CEOs of their personal
life as they pursue life balance. They find that life balance produces
healthier long run results for themselves and their business.
10. They Discover and Accept Their Weaknesses
Jean Vanier says, “Growth begins when begin to accept our own
weaknesses.” Thrivers do not hide weakness, they embrace them. They
know they cannot be equally effective in everything. They recognize their
weakness, are honest about them, and then look to others to augment
them. They become much more powerful and effective as a result.
I would love to see more business owners make the transition from Surviving to Thriving.
Are you ready to do that? How many of these ten elements describe you today?
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