Starting a business is one thing, but maintaining a viable establishment is a task many fail to achieve. The term “entrepreneur” is often loosely thrown around, but not everyone who calls themselves that has the qualities necessary to make it as an entrepreneur. Street smart trumps conventional intelligence in the entrepreneurship world – as such, it is essential to learn what it takes to be successful.
What Does it Take?
The short answer is grit. Grit is a balanced blend of persistence, passion, and resilience. Tenacity keeps you going when the road is hard, while passion means you won’t lose heart when things don’t go your way. Finally, resilience strengthens you to try, try, and try again! Applying these traits in the middle of a global pandemic has proven harder than imaginable. Experts have come up with concise ways to help struggling entrepreneurs to use these characteristics.
Hone the Habits
The most venerated group that executes this impeccably is the health field. Traits for resilience are planted and cultivated to help them cope with anything. Experts refer to an acronym WIRED that helps individuals develop this quality.
W for Wellness
Personal wellness in the middle of a pandemic means developing a stable schedule you can follow that’ll keep you sane. It may be exercising, gardening, painting, or reading, whatever self-care looks like for you. Take down-time to get re-energized, so you don’t burn out from overworking yourself. Take good care of your mental, physical, and emotional health.
I for Input
Ask yourself what the source of your stress is. A model called Stress Continuum is used to evaluate and handle stress. It helps assess specific factors that apply to you as an individual. Once identified, you’ll be better equipped to cope with the stressors in your life and manage them better. It needs consistency for you to start seeing results.
R for Recognition
Identify what you’re most appreciative of and what works for you. Do you enjoy your job? Is there a robust support system to depend on. Take time to recognize and express gratitude for what you have in your life. Don’t take your personal, academic, or professional achievements lightly; celebrate every victory, large and small.
E for Efficacy
Identify what builds your efficacy, especially in this pandemic era, where new skills are valued more than repeating what you know. Many universities offer online classes for minor courses to help you build your expertise levels. Broaden your skills in graphic designing, for example, to attract new clientele.
D for Dialogue
Communication is critical with your team, followers, family and friends, and niche community. Hold conversations about what you’re interested in and share your opinions on things in a particular field. It will help you show off your expertise and foster connections with other experts within your industry.
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