Saturday, February 24, 2007
High hopes, big dreams, small business
I've always been one to dream big! Always willing to work hard to reach the big dreams all the while keeping myself grounded in logic, facts and common sense. I've commented before that having high aspirations is much better than having low ones because your goal typically translates to effort.
I ran across a quote this morning as I was making my rounds;
Aim at the sun and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if you had aimed at an object on a level with yourself.-- F. Hawes
A timely reminder for me as I reflect on February. Even as late as this week, my lofty dreams, high hopes and extraordinary efforts were rewarded and at the same time dashed. What keeps me going is the dream and hope for more, my unwillingness to settle for average and my drive to achieve my primary aim of a successful business, better lifestyle and freedom to do what I want to do.
As I look back at the past 3 or 4 weeks, I am reminded of the importance of "going with the flow" as well as the need to have many baskets for my eggs. I have experienced great disappointment not only in one failed effort, but also in the conduct of people I once trusted. I have also been blessed with some of the greatest opportunities of my life and have forged some new alliances and have made what I think will be long term friends.
The past few weeks have inspired several blog posts, some have been deleted, some have been saved and one is under review titled "The Impossible Equation." Once I get some input from my inner circle, I will post it. It covers an example of the effects of emotion on business and the importance to remembering the many elements of the Impossible Equation. It also applies Sir Isaac Newton's 3rd law of physics to conducting business and dealing with business associates.
One thing I have learned over the years is that I can ignore the things that affect my business or I can face them with courage... the latter is the key to making myself a better business person, a better member of my community and in the end, a better man overall.
More to come.
