Written by: Holly Smith, Executive Contributor
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Habits are the foundation for absolutely everything and can make or break your business success. It’s the little habits that are done consistently that allow you to create the type of discipline needed to achieve certain things. Whether it’s in your health, wealth, business or spiritual/personal development. Habits are the starting point of creating long-term success.
If you want to build a business that lasts, there are four key habits you need to cultivate:
Always be learning
Surround yourself with people who challenge you
Be open to change
Manage your time
If your business is not going in the direction you hoped it would, maybe it’s a YOU problem. How you manage your time, how you show up as a leader, the habits you have as a business owner, can make or break your business.
The first habit is always being in a state of learning.
Whether you're reading books, listening to podcasts, or taking courses, it's important to never stop growing and expanding your knowledge. You have to remember…You are the business. The world is constantly changing, and if you're not keeping up with the latest trends, you'll quickly fall behind. In addition, learning helps you to develop a growth mindset and see challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks.
The second habit is surrounding yourself with people who challenge you.
It's easy to get comfortable in your own bubble, but it's important to seek out others who will push you outside of your comfort zone. These people will help you to question your assumptions and grow in unexpected ways.
The third habit is being open to change.
No matter how much you plan, things will always change along the way. The ability to adapt and pivot is what separates successful businesses from those that fail. If you're not open to making changes, you'll quickly get left behind.
The fourth habit is to learn to manage your time.
If your days are a mess and you are not structured & setting boundaries for yourself, then that's the first habit that needs to be fixed. How you show up and manage your time is how you will do everything. Manage your time before it manages you!
Develop these four habits and you'll be well on your way to building a thriving business
Stay Happy!
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Holly Smith, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Holly Smith is an entrepreneur, accountability coach & author of 30 days To Happiness. She coaches entrepreneurs who NEED the clarity, structure & discipline to reach their full potential. Also known as the CEO of Biz Fit, an online personal training platform for busy individuals. Feeling lost in her teenage years and amongst several mental health challenges, Holly had a miraculous healing which led her to now fulfil her mission: To change the world one habit at a time. Her purpose: To Help individuals wake up happier every single day.
