Written by: Erica Miller, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
At some point in life, we all have to go through a process to reach our full potential. For example, a car has to go through the process of receiving all of the necessary parts that perfectly suit its build. Thinkengine, brakes, rotors and more for the car to be a fully functional vehicle. The same goes for us as we seek to obtain success in business.
Observe any well developed and successful business. Take inventory of the intricacies of its workings and remain conscious of each step involved. You will find that there are multiple aspects of that business that make it a success. Oftentimes this process is powered by a focused and positive mindset from the founder/CEO of the business, and a mindset toward the direct focus of the business.
So where does a successful business mind focus? On the customers' needs! Directing your focus on your clients needs will ensure that customers walk away from your business satisfied with the services that you have provided. When your customers are satisfied, you are well on your way to achieving new heights in your business.
Now let’s focus a little bit more on this mindset that was talked about earlier. In order to lay down the groundwork for a positive mindset you have to know what you can offer. I recommend that you start with your strengths.
Starting with your strengths fosters confidence and the success that you observe will keep you motivated. Being aware of your strengths will ultimately create an environment filled with greater productivity for your business. The awareness of your strengths will also allow you to
understand the uniqueness of your skills and those unique attributes will have you standing out from the crowd.
Now for all this to work, your mindset will also need to be one of curiosity and ownership. You need to be willing to think outside of the box, push your limits, and break away from conventional molds in your industry. From there, it is important to have ownership over the decisions you make. Own the home runs as well as the strike outs. Both will aid you when creating a successful business.
Remember, having a mindset of positivity even in failure will keep you motivated.
Ask yourself, what does success look like to you? It is important to identify that. Answering this question will provide you with a goal and open the floodgates of creativity. Meditate on the innovative pathways that you see yourself taking to get to your destination and develop your creative mindset. Look at the obstacles in your industry with different professional perspectives. Your goal in business is to be the go-to person. So meet complex issues with innovative solutions. Having that perspective is often appreciated and trusted by others. Your ability to pivot and shift in today's marketing industry will be appreciated.
Though all of this may be true, it is not always easy to make that shift in mindset.
So there must be a starting point. After all, one can invent and maintain high confidence then suddenly the market changes as we are currently experiencing in 2021.
For this reason a daily affirmation can help to start your journey towards a changed mindset. Learn from your journey and be positive as you transform your mind to capture all positivity and opportunity.
It is important to maintain these principles regarding your mindset in order to avoid experiencing unnecessary failure. The alternative is a stagnant mindset which leaves us sitting at the same place feeling frustrated. The right mindset will determine the outcome.
Let's change your mindset.
3 ways to effectively improve mindset:
Positive self-talk:
You should always see yourself in a positive light.
No matter what the situation might be, good or bad, remember to maintain a positive mindset. If you are constantly filling your mind with negative thoughts, your outcome will always be negative.
Change the way you speak to others about yourself:
Upon changing the way you speak to yourself, start to change the way you speak to others about yourself and your work.
Paint yourself in a positive light, if you see yourself as a failure, sure enough, others will also see you as a failure. Let your confidence feel contagious to the person you are speaking to.
Decide what mindset you want to have.
Then others will follow suit.
Applying:
As someone once said “readers are successful” so read as many books as you can to expand your horizons. Reading not only expands your vocabulary but gives your great insight to how many experts and successful people have gotten to where they are today. Apply yourself daily, let reading be a part of your lifestyle.
Stay on track:
Last but not least, stay on track with your goals! Push through to the end. Each day, set personal tasks that will keep you on track and accountable. Remember to be patient with yourself, failure is a part of success. Remain positive and keep pushing yourself daily to stay on track.
Be sure to meet your goals, make new challenges, and step out of your comfort zone. These challenges will aid in having a positive mindset and a successful business.
Erica Miller, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Erica Miller is the Founder and CEO of Miller Marketing Team. She specializes in developing emerging entrepreneurs, Business owners, Financial Services Professionals, and Network Marketing Professionals who are ready to bring their business to the next level. She also prepares clients to gain skills needed to develop the freedom they truly deserve for their life and business. She helps business professionals to be effective leaders in their industry, how to run a successful business, how to grow their business, how to attract clients, how to increase sales, and more! Her services include business coaching, training, and workshops, online courses, as well as one-on-one consulting with individuals and organizations. She is the go-to specialist when it comes to converting traffic, establishing connections, generating income and building personal brands. She is known for her dedication and results-driven. Her strategic approach is to teach others how to be strategic and innovative while reaching their goals. With the competition within the new digital world, there must be a shift in mindset that will change the game in today’s business. YOUR VISION IS HER MISSION!
