Setting goals can be tricky. Like Goldilocks, looking for the right bowl of porridge, you want to create goals that are neither too high nor too low … you want goals that are just right.
Let’s go to The Professor’s whiteboard to see how to set goals like Goldilocks.
Today we’ll discuss how to tap into your hidden potential – that powerful force that lies within you. Find ways to bring it to the forefront and you’ll change your life, the life of those you love, and perhaps even the world!
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How do you reach BIGG success as an entrepreneur? Remember the 4 P’s:
People
Put people first. This starts with you. Your business should serve you, not the other way around.
It continues with your employees. You may not have any at first, but as your business grows, the need will likely arise. Don’t neglect these people. Happy employees lead to healthy profits– another one of the p’s as you’ll soon see.
But neither you nor your employees will have any job security if you don’t please your customers. Attracting and, more importantly, retaining customers should be job #1 for everyone in your business.
Purpose
Your purpose lies where your passions and strengths intersect with a market need. You and your people are able to solve a problem for another group of people.
Your purpose defines your firm’s reason for being – your why. It should be easy to say and even easier to remember.
More importantly, your stated purpose explains the difference you make in the world. It should inspire you and your people to perform at your highest capacity.
Process
Stated simply, a process is a set of procedures. A set of processes forms a system – more specifically, your operating system.
Purpose helps define the what while process describes the how. Purpose helps you determine the right things day to day. Process helps you do them the right way.
Together, purpose and process help you do the right things the right way. You need them both to be a BIGG success.
Profit
Finally, we come to the final P – profit. Contrary to many people’s misperceptions, profit is not a dirty word. Without profit:
you won’t be able to replace equipment as it wears out
you can’t repay your bank debt
you won’t have any money to invest in growth
you won’t be able to justify pay raises
you won’t have the funds to hire more help
you would be better off investing your time and money elsewhere
Even non-profit entrepreneurs have to earn a profit if they want to serve more people. It may come in a different form than a for-profit entrepreneur but – make no mistake – it is essential for all enterprises.
We’re wrapping up a 3-part series on what to do if you just got laid off. In Part 1, we discussed the day you learn about your layoff. Part 2 was about the first couple of days after the announcement. Now we want to talk about moving on to your next job.
We’re moving ahead quickly, but don’t be alarmed if you’re not quite ready to move on just yet. You’re going through a grieving process so it will take some time. Be aware of it, but also look forward to that time in the near future when you start feeling your zest return. If it doesn’t return relatively quickly, you may consider speaking with a professional.
During this time, it’s important to maintain a proper attitude. One of the best ways to do this is by associating with positive people. It’s also helpful to talk with people who have gone through this before. Ask for their advice. Almost everyone really likes to help other people. They can encourage you with their story.
Next, assess your financial situation. Ask yourself how aggressive you need to be in your job search. Map out a timeline. Think about phases.
For example, in Phase 1, you may be able to be very choosy in your job search. Phase 2 may mean you need to find a job soon so you’ll be less selective. In Phase 3, you may freelance or work part-time to get some money in the door. You may find a job in the first phase, but you’ll be prepared in case you don’t.
Obviously, you’ll also need to update your resume if you haven’t already. We found a great site for help with resumes, cover letters, job search and interviewing tips. Check out Resume Help.
Begin to think about how you will explain your recent departure. Practice interviewing with a friend, preferably someone who is a manager who interviews people. Get feedback.
One of the most important things to get on your to-do list is networking. It’s amazing how many people land a new job through a referral. Resist the urge to go into self-imposed isolation. Reach out to everyone you know who might be able to help you. Tell them what you’re looking for.
Have you registered on Meetup to find out about local events of interest to you? Are you on LinkedIn? What about Facebook? Have you joined any social networking groups for your industry? The contacts you make through these sites will be invaluable now.
The good news is that most people who go through this report that they are happier in their new job than they were in their old job. It may take some time, but you’ll land on your feet!
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Last time, we discussed using the way a venture capitalist invests as a model for how we invest our time. We talked about a 4-step process to create a portfolio of activities that generates the greatest return.
The example
Now we want to look at an example. Let’s say that you make $100,000 a year. You invest 2,500 hours a year – 50 hours a week for 50 weeks – to earn that money. We immediately see that you’re making $40 an hour.
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We’re wrapping up a 3-part series on what to do if you just got laid off. In 