THE GAME OF BUSINESS

"Business is a blood sport. Don’t take it personally because it’s not. Think like a shark. Don’t bleed in the water. Play to win." ~My Mentor

The landscape of entrepreneurship is dynamic and ever-changing, and it's fair to say that we're all familiar with its ever-changing nature. For most small business owners, navigating through numerous challenges while simultaneously searching for opportunities to propel their ventures forward is the daily norm.

These challenges encompass economic fluctuations, technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and competitive pressures. Undoubtedly, most new entrepreneurs quickly realize that the business environment is filled with uncertainty, which unfortunately leads many to give up prematurely.

I might have been one of those who threw in the towel too soon if I hadn't received some timely advice that made me pause and reconsider my options. What was this advice? It was a variation of the "no tears in the kitchen" mantra, but the way it was articulated meant I needed to toughen up and change my mindset.

This is what my mentor said to me, and I quote: "Business is a blood sport. Don’t take it personally because it’s not. Think like a shark. Don’t bleed in the water. Play to win."

Build a Success Mindset

I recalled the information out there in the sports metaverse about Kobe Bryant (May his soul R.I.P). Information about how he created the Mamba Mentality. In his book titled: The Mamba Mentality- How I Play - Kobe referred to himself as the black mamba. He created the mamba persona by studying that snake’s habits and replicating those skills on the court. To win.

The message my mentor was giving me in a nutshell was to first of all create a mindset that would thrive in business and against challenges. A mind without fear -one that didn’t get emotional or broken by business stress. To create a success mentality. A winning mindset.

Well, I took heed, and the first thing on my agenda was to stop bleeding in the water. Because if business is, indeed, a blood sport and I had to think like a shark? Well, you fill in the rest. Simply put, I realigned my mindset to achieve my goals.

Written by Judi Snell.

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