Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Making an Impression

Being in business is about making an impression on people. You want them to buy into what your offering. Take a high street store for example. They plaster their shop fronts telling you who they are what they offer and any promotions that might be of interest. However if you don't trust or recognise the branding you may feel wary about buying their products.

We try to make an impression every day. Why do people wear make up, buy new fashion, have their haircut because they want to make an impression. the aesthetics and the image you offer are really important not just the core service.

Business leaders dress smartly to give the image of power and wealth, a show of strength. This really important when negotiating as weakness cannot be shown.

What I'm trying to say is that business is all about showing people who you are, what you are. Your values, your lifestyle, your culture. It's not about sticking to the same its about creating a lasting impression.

Monday, 1 April 2013

Motivation

Through seeking to fulfil we motivate ourselves. Then through that fulfilment we motivate others. Let other peoples success motivate you to do better. What ever you do make sure you do the best you can results however small can feel amazing from cooking your first homemade pie to selling a business for millions success feels good and that's what should motivate you.
 
 
I really don't believe people are born to do certain things, I think its a matter of drive and passion. we hear these words allot but what meaning do they really have. Drive is just like when you drive in a car you focus on where you are now and then you use drive in order to get to where you want to be. If there is a roadblock you find a way round it. If your car breaks down you don't sit in it for hours and wonder why. You get it fixed. when you reach your destination you are first relieved but afterwards you enjoy being there.
 
This is what makes motivation. People who say they cannot be bothered simply lack drive we all do at times we sit back and think why should I do that but those who keep these times to a minimum are the most successful.
 
If you take nothing else from reading this just remember motivate yourself everyday . Never let others say you can't. don't let anything get you down and live life like you should rather than how you think you should.