The Importance of Preparation
Hello and Happy Wednesday! I hope you are having a productive week thus far! If, by chance, your week isn’t going quite the way you expected it’s not too late to turn it around. Each day is a new opportunity to do something great leading to progress. You got this!
Being prepared for the journey, no matter what your end goal is, is key to your overall success. Let’s face it, no one will be interested in what we have to offer if the person behind the brand/business doesn’t have any knowledge of what they’re doing. Plus, the more prepared you are the greater the confidence and your confidence is your superpower! There are many things you can do to prepare yourself and it doesn’t always take a lot of money. I would love to share with you some of the things I did on my journey to ensure I was prepared. They are as follows:
- Started researching and educating myself on things relating to my industry
- Started a savings account
- Attended business networking events
- Subscribed to a magazine publication to stay current with industry trends/demands
- Got hands-on experience in the industry by working at a spa
- Prepared a business plan
- Connected with a spa coach
- Connected with a mentor
- Expanded my network with other like minded individuals
- Invested in industry events
All of which helped to further develop me both personally and professionally and they all occurred during different seasons on my journey. I may not know what your dreams and aspirations may be but if it’s something you truly feel you’ve been called to do and you get excited doing it, wanting to prepare yourself should come natural. It will be something no one has to force but, instead, you’ll continue to find new ways to prepare yourself for all that is to come! One thing my husband always tells me is “preparation is never time wasted.” All those many years ago when I started researching the industry and doing what I could with what I had, it wasn’t wasted. Some of the best ideas I have today to implement in my business are things I came across many years ago! Some of those connections I made attending business events back in 2011 and 2012 are some of the best connections I’ve ever made and we still inspire and motivate each other today. Writing my business plan was quite the experience but it serves as a roadmap for me today and will help to ensure my goals are met and my business is a success.
All I’m trying to say is prepare yourself! Nothing is too small or too big. If it’s something that pushes you closer to your destiny and further develops you then do it! Yes, each season will be different but remember to use what you have and if you have more to invest in yourself it will be worth it!
Plan accordingly and remember preparation is never time wasted!!!
See you next week!!
