🧠Weekly Mind Sweep #114 | Mind Your Business | Pride
March 2024
Week 113: Curated Conversation; Pride
*Week 114: Mind Your Business; Pride
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Imagine standing atop a mountain of challenges, but instead of feeling overwhelmed, you're filled with an unbeatable sense of pride.
That's the power of entrepreneurship.
It's OK to feel proud of the business you are building.
In fact, I'd say it's essential.
As entrepreneurs, cultivating a genuine sense of pride in the businesses we build serves as a beacon for success.
What triggers our pride might differ from person to person. For some, it's overcoming personal hurdles like getting our socks on by ourselves; for others, it's achieving significant milestones like surpassing sales targets.
However, feeling authentic pride isn't subjective. It's necessary.
Reflecting on my own journey before founding Chickbook Creative, I experienced the opposite of pride. In an environment devoid of encouragement, I hesitated to share my work or champion the brand I once believed in relentlessly. It was a period marked by shame. While the reasons for my shame may be subjective, I've realized that my experience was not unique.
Fostering a culture where employees take pride in their work, and the company they represent is a recipe for collective success.
It's an authentic place where they shout your name from the rooftops. Pride.
My personal journey mirrors the broader landscape of entrepreneurial endeavors, where the quest for pride intertwines with the challenges of building a business.
As entrepreneurs, not all of us have employees and cultures to consider. However, there is a lot we can learn from this larger model.
It begins with us.
Entrepreneurs can take immense pride from:
The daily generation of novel ideas seemingly conjured from thin air. You bring your vision to life and build a business you are proud of.
The audacity to leap into the unknown, often without the safety net of revenue. We know that the leap allows us to try something new and learn from the experiences.
The resilience to withstand rejection , viewing it as an opportunity for growth. Not only in life but also in business.
The contribution to the economy and potential creation of job opportunities. Entrepreneurs do business with others, which supports economic growth.
The multifaceted role of executing every aspect of the business, from conception to implementation. I see you managing your bookkeeping and taxes while simultaneously promoting your products or services.
Still trying to feel proud? There's more!
Pride is a powerful motivator.
Entrepreneurs likely have created a business around serving a purpose. You create a better future for others. This doesn't have to mean you are necessarily addressing social or environmental concerns. It can also mean that you are improving people's lives.
You make a difference. You make a positive impact and a difference in the world around us. You create products or services you believe in and/or build a company culture that aligns with your values.
People do business with people who are good at what they do and are confident enough to show it.
Entrepreneurs often establish businesses driven by purpose, aiming to create a better future. This purpose isn't solely about addressing societal or environmental issues; it's also about enhancing lives.
Again, it starts with you.
When you feel proud of the business you are building, you develop a more profound sense of purpose in your work, which leads to motivation and healthy self-esteem.
This ripples out to your customers, colleagues, potential employees, and community.
Let your pride shine bright.
What accomplishments in your entrepreneurial journey are you most proud of, and how do they contribute to your sense of purpose and motivation?
Hit reply and share your thoughts with me!
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What I’m reading
Astor
he story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story—of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention.
From 1783, when German immigrant John Jacob Astor first arrived in the United States, until 2009, when Brooke Astor’s son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of defrauding his elderly mother, the Astor name occupied a unique place in American society.
The family fortune, first made by a beaver trapping business that grew into an empire, was then amplified by holdings in Manhattan real estate. Over the ensuing generations, Astors ruled Gilded Age New York society and inserted themselves into political and cultural life, but also suffered the most famous loss on the Titanic, one of many shocking and unexpected twists in the family’s story.
What I’m listening to:
Relationships in business
Imperfection in progress with Dawn Calvinisti
“A relationship is a gift that keeps on giving, and yeah, there may not be a one-on-one return of investment there, but you don't you don't know if you don't try and build that deeper connection first.” - Jamie Chapman
Welcome to Imperfection In Progress, a podcast for ambitious women who are people pleasers, perfectionists, or procrastinators. Want to feel less stressed and more joy in your life? Then this is for you. I'm your host, Dawn Calvinisti.
On this episode of Imperfection in Progress I have a fantastic conversation with Jamie Chapman about why relationships in our business are important as well as how to find those deeper connections.
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For 2024, we'd like to make a focused effort to support you and your business. In March, we'll discuss:
Guest Speaker: Kim Dawson
Mastering Your Finances: Understanding Your Numbers to Drive Business Growth
Join Shannon Dalton Giordano of Serendipity Social Media and me of Chickbook Creative for this two-hour interactive business community experience.
We’ll discuss ways to cultivate business through Sales, Marketing, and Communication methods that support relationship building, showing up authentically, and connecting deeper with colleagues and the people you serve.
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