Work to Inspire

I don't know about you, but we had a blast following all of the great upsets, memorable plays and remarkable comebacks during March Madness. One of the most talked about moments around here, which I'm sure is true for all of you, was that of Kevin Ware. Our hands covering our face, shivers sneaking up our spines and our hearts heavy for him, his family and his teammates as he recovers from an unforgettable injury. 

That moment was an inspiration for today's blog. As business owners we tend to always be going after that next big thing. Today, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of how to handle those tough times we all come across. 

1. You Can't Do It Alone: We as entrepreneurs and business leaders tend to always hold the reins pretty tight. However; success, although not impossible, cannot be done without a team behind you. Delegate responsibilities to your employees, let go of the things others can handle.  It's a lot easier to manage your business when you can give others part of your focus.
2. Always Stand Up One More Time: Starting a business, profiting from it and allowing it to keep growing the way you want it to takes work. Don't get discouraged if you try something and it doesn't work. Just chalk it up as a lesson learned and give something else another shot. Running a successful business, on top of knowledge and experience, is a lot of trial and error. If you come across a hurdle or trip and fall, just dust yourself off and keep going.
3. Take a Moment to Reflect: We as human beings in general tend to focus a lot of energy on what could go wrong, on what has gone wrong, but what about all the great things that have been achieved. In the midst of a busy like, always take a moment to look at how far you've come and what you've created. You will learn to be more successful when you learn to understand the great things in life instead of the not so great.

We would love to hear your thoughts and reflections that inspire you as business owners. Please comment below and tell us your thoughts!