The Myth of the Silver Bullet to Business Success

BML #102: Spoiler alert: No, there isn’t.

Why do you want a silver bullet?

Before you seek shortcuts, ask yourself why you want one. True entrepreneurship starts with a desire to solve problems and help people, not just to enjoy the perks like financial freedom, networking, or flexible schedules. You have to think about this question for a while and decide if you really want to be in this for the long-haul. It’s a fun grind.

The Reality of Running a Business

There’s no such thing as a “set it and forget it” business. A business is either active or it’s dying—it demands constant attention. You can read all the business books and study the masters, but true success comes from relentless focus and dedication.

The Reality of Running a Business

There’s no such thing as a “set it and forget it” business. A business is either active or it’s dying—it demands constant attention. You can read all the business books and study the masters, but true success comes from relentless focus and dedication.

The Key to Success: Emotional Fortitude

At the top of the list of skills you need to master is emotional fortitude—the ability to get things done regardless of your emotional state. No one cares about how you feel; what matters is your ability to compartmentalize emotions, focus on tasks and to organize & execute around priorities (more to that in a later post).

Everything is Psychology

Whether training employees, building SOPs, or knowing your numbers, it all boils down to psychology. You must choose to get things done. Developing the habit of “I will get this done” sets the foundation for a successful business.

This was a quick post. Be Patient. The heavier lifting is coming. Homework: Read this over a few times.