Today’s post is from Amy Diederich, my Braithwaite Innovotion Group business partner and inspiring dear friend. In this chapter of her life, Amy is devoted to revolutionizing how leaders coach and making a positive difference.
Recently I was one of a “select group” to be invited to attend a webinar on starting your own business. I received a barrage of emails about the magic steps to success.
I was intrigued and stayed tuned in until it came time to buy.
The cost of the webinar? $1495.00.
Why did I not enroll? Not because of the price but because of the promises. The webinar stated if I followed the steps I would get rich quick! This was a giant red flag for me.
I know from starting my own business that there is not one magic bean that will grow the giant beanstalk or one magic step to entrepreneurial success.
It takes work!
You’ll notice I didn’t say hard work.
The one thing I learned from my dad and had drilled into my head from early on is “What will make you successful is doing what you love with those who you love.”
I say almost the same thing to my three kids but I say it a bit differently. I say:
Success is doing what you love with those that you love.
I work long hours but I love it! I am always thinking about my business because it is my passion. I am blessed to be in a business that helps other people.
Recently Tara Alemany and Rick Schwartz with Power Build Your Biz offered a three-part training program called Getting a Rush from Followup. This concept is perfect for small business owners looking to take their results and performance to the next level. In their class, Tara and Rick talk about the joy of building your business and use an analogy to working out.
To build your business and see results, you get up every day, you work out and you repeat this process day after day. Those of us who love our workout routines (both for our businesses and for our health) know this is the only way: keeping doing over and over what you love.
So when you get those ads promising you the magic bean that will grow the magic beanstalk—be wary! They may have information that helps, but unless you find your true passion…work will be hard work!
My steps for success are do what you love and learn all you can to be the best you can!
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I fully agree!!!
I am one of those that spent lots of money on these magic beans, fully believing that THIS ONE is the answer. They all seem to boil down to what you said…do what you’re passionate about!
Thanks for the reminder. Its good to hear this even when you don’t have your own business!
Dawn
Thanks Dawn for your kind and wise words I think passion for you do is the key!
Thanks so much Amy
Absolutely right! In the same vein, a friend forwarded me an email he received offering a presentation skills training webinar promising “tips and tricks” of successful business presenters. It helped me see that my approach to teaching presentation skills is radically different.
The tips and tricks work for those successful presenters because they are already not afraid of their audience. They are useless cosmetic bandaids if the speaker, at bottom, is terrified. By contrast, I start with the speaker’s self-confidence and attitude toward the audience. I help them learn to LOVE speaking! It starts with intention. Get THAT
As I was saying, 🙂 get THAT right, and then you can effectively use the tips and tricks. – Heather
Heather I can hear your passion for speaking! It is a passion I share. I am a long time member of Toastmasters I would love to hear more about your approach email me when you have time.