In fact, mindset matters so much it could make the difference between flourishing or failing. Your mindset consists of 4 integral parts — each depending on the other:
- Dream
- Vision
- Goals
- Plan
First, you need a dream: dream big! What does your business look and feel like to you? This is where your passion emanates — it feels limitless!
Next, take your dream and passion to craft a vision statement. How will the business work? What’s its purpose? Putting together a vision statement is like fitting a harness on a horse.
Now come goals: where is your business going? What do you expect? Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Realistic. Timely. SMART Goals — they really are a smart thing to do!
Finally, your plan — you can’t just dream, will or hope your business will succeed. In order to put your dream and vision into action, you’ve got to work your plan. Every day. Even just a little bit. Your action steps are when everything comes together.
Once you have the 4 parts together, you can say:
I have a clear, concise vision for my business.
I’ve written my vision statement and shared it with my team or advisers.
I read or listen to something daily and motivates, challenges and nourishes me.
I fuel my passion daily.
There is no ‘right mindset.’ Your dreams and your vision are your own.
Have you written your plan? Do you look at it weekly? Revise as needed?
