Written by: Linda Dent, Executive Contributor
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Once upon a time, there were 3 peas in a pod. They had been on a long journey, and it was time to pop out of their pod and discover the world.
What is this? A business coach talking about peas? Bear with me, please.
Do You Know How Peas Grow?
I also didn’t till I did some research, but I have discovered that their journey can be similar to the journey of a small business owner.
Step 1: Plant pea seeds in cool weather before Spring - For a business owner, this is the right time to step back from the grind, reflect, get clarity of thought. It’s a good time to plan(t)
Step 2: Select a sunny location/full sun – find your tribe of like-minded people and bask in their warmth – try networking Groups like BNI or Facebook groups that resonate with you.
Step 3: Prepare the soil with ingredients that give the plant the best head start – what’s best for me will be good for you too – egoism is a philosophy that says you should do the things that are in your own self-interest because by doing so you will be in the best position to support others (not to be confused with egotism which is being selfish in a negative way)
Step 4: Give them time to grow – 60-70 days in cool climates but less if they are in a warmer nurturing environment – as a business owner, surround yourself with positive people who provide mentorship, encouragement, and support.
Step 5: Some peas can grow really tall up to 6 feet – independence and belief in oneself are key characteristics of successful business owners enabling you to grow above the rest
Step 6: Popping those peas out of their pod – it’s time for an adventure! Every business venture is an adventure, a journey into the unknown.
Why Am I Talking About Peas?
The PEA I referred to in the title of this article is an acronym I use to mean various things, but today it will stand for POSITIVITY EGOISM ADVENTURE, and I am going to share it with you today how you can PEA with GLEE too.
Valued Insights, Focussed Action
Reach out for a Virtual Cuppa with Just Ask Linda to have a conversation about this article and my simple 3-step coaching process for business owners who want to learn how to PEA with GLEE.
Linda Dent, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Linda is a Business coach with a solid background in the Banking Industry. She believes in building businesses through long-term relationships and a partnership approach to grow and empower the small business owner through planning, actions, and regular reviews of actual results vs. planned results. She is the Founder and CEO of Just Ask Linda Business Coaching, which was born out of a desire to Grow, Learn, Empower others and Enjoy her work, her very own GLEE philosophy. From understanding your unique strengths and how they apply to work, establishing where you are now and where you want to be in your business, getting to know your numbers and setting goals, managing your time, or rather how to do more of what you love each day, building a loyal team of employees or just listening to the business owners’ major business challenges and offering up new thinking, you can Just Ask Linda. If she can make a difference in a business owners’ life, helping them overcome Money, Time, and Team challenges to grow a successful business and share some part of their business journey, then she will be full of GLEE. Owning a business is an adventure, and she loves the one she is on.
