Would you believe me if told you that getting better home business results has LESS to do with busyness and MORE to do with mindset than you could imagine?
If you aren’t getting the results you want in your home based and are feeling a bit stuck, read on. More than likely there is a missing element that has little to do with your marketing and business savvy.
In today’s post, I am going to teach you 5 quick mindset hacks that will drastically increase results in your home business once you take action on them.
1. Work Harder on Yourself Than You Do In Your Home Business and Get Better Results
The late great Jim Rohn, coined this idea: “Work harder on yourself than you do on your home business”. You may have heard this a million times, but the question is: Are you really doing this? This focus can be present quite a challenge in the home business arena because usually whatever problem is screaming the loudest, gets the most attention.
If you need money to pay your bills, you can’t make the connection between paid bills and doing 20 sit ups. The truth is, there is a vital connection. The stronger you become in your mind, body and spirit, the more energy and ingenuity you have to solve the challenges that life and owning your own business bring your way.
Have you ever been on an airplane when the oxygen masks dropped and the flight attendant instructed you to put your mask on first? Putting your own oxygen mask own before saving others is a key mindset hack to finally live the life of your dreams. You see there’s nothing noble about being a prematurely dead hero…that no one got a chance to “know, like and trust.”
When you improve, the quality of your work improves. When you become a better functioning person, everybody wins: you, your clients, your family and your friends.
All of the true masters know that success is an inside job. They spend hours investing in their physical, emotional and mental health, i.e., their inner man. Success can be a bumpy road, full of peaks and valleys. The stronger your inner resolve, the more likely you’ll be able to withstand the everyday challenges that you encounter on your way to the top of your industry.
2. Focus More on Solving Problems and Less on the Bottom Line
You may find this mindset hack a little far fetched, but if you look at the people that you admire that are living the lifestyle that dreams are made of, they got their by solving a pressing problem. That’s right, everyone from Bill Gates to Spanx mogul, Sara Blakely all set out to solve one of society’s pressing problems. This is a crucial mindset hack to getting better home business results.
Do you think that you could probably start thinking more about how to add value to the marketplace and less about your car note? Trust me, my friend, this is stuff that true champions are made of!
I have always been driven by: How can I help…..how can I make a difference..what can I contribute to society. Over the years, I have passionately and intentionally planted this mindset into all three of my children. As a result, all three are on an engineering and international business track, thinking of ways to add value to humanity by solving some pressing problem.
You too can create a similar legacy and much more through your home business by shifting your focus and adopting this powerful mindset. Before you know it, you’ll be making money and making a difference.
3. Throwaway the “Loner” Mindset
Being surrounded by like minded people is priceless when building a home based business. The psychological joys of being understood versus being laughed at can increase your productivity and just make you happy.
Why spend your precious time with those who don’t “get” you and are miffed by your every move? Building a successful home business may require countless hours on your computer and in seclusion. Your soul longs for communion with others of “like precious faith”. There is a temptation to stay locked away for hours, just you and your Mac. Resist this temptation by finding your tribe, getting social and excelling in your home business. There has been much research done on the importance of building community. Make this a part of your mindset strategy and watch your online home business results begin to soar.
4. Confront Your Fear of Technology
I know it might be hard to believe, but trust me..technology won’t bite you. Many home business owners stay stuck because they absolutely positively refuse to embrace technology and all that it has to offer. I’m not suggesting that you go back to school and get a Masters Degree in Computer Science (not a bad idea). I’m just saying that if you change your mindset (attitude) about technology it will serve you and your home business well.
As you know, I used to be a serious technophobe. I actually thought that if I pushed the wrong key that my computer might rise up and bite me. Kidding..not kidding. Not anymore. Here’s what I found. If you embrace technology and what it has to offer your home business, you will grow in leaps and bounds in confidence, skills and mindset.
The thing I love about technology is that it actually forces you to think a bit differently. You gain an immeasurable amount of self confidence because you are conquering the beast, a little bit each day. You gain a skill that you can add to your tool belt that makes you more awesome!! I’m pretty sure that embracing technology is increasing the neuroplasticity of my brain..which is awesome…we all could use more brain cells. Imagine how much you could accomplish in your home business with more brain power and confidence.
5. Become a Multi Dimensional Thinker
Did you know that the average person thinks in just plain black and white? That means that most people just see everything the same old way. If you are serious about skyrocketing your home business results, try this mindset hack of multi dimensional thinking on for size.
This was a tough one for me initially because in my early career, I was trained as a Certified Public Accountant..need I say more? It wasn’t until, I started studying for The Real Estate Exam that I even realized that most of the world is actually shades of gray. You see, a multi dimensional thinker can see a problem, idea or situation from many different aspects all at once. They ask a ton of questions and view the problem from many different angles before zeroing in on a solution. I had to learn this over the years. This type of mindset, will separate the highly successful from the average run on the mill home business owner. You’ll begin to solve problems at a much higher level, because you can now see multiple options. Cool. huh?
With all the day to day challenges that running a successful home business brings having the ability to : ask the right questions, spend your brain power on the right problems, having the courage to ditch conventional wisdom, and the insight to embrace a new way of doing things will go a long way towards getting results in your home business.
I truly believe that although you need an arsenal of tools, techniques and templates, nothing can take the place of having the proper MINDSET for getting the desired results in your home business.
If you truly desire to build a sustainable home business, you must make it a top priority to work hard on your mindset. Take action on the mindset hacks that I have outlined in this article and get ready to experience the sweet smell of success in your home business!!
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To your success,
Elaine