You surround yourself with other entrepreneurs, (either real or virtual) rather than the dreamless employee/wage slaves who are quick to tell you why/how/when you are gonna fail.
You celebrate your triumphs, no matter how small. Your first smile. . . you are living your dream! You have the ovaries to step up and and believe in yourself.
Become my friend, and befriend yourself with folks that you can turn to when you are feeling low, or like you have made a mistake. . .
. . . know that you are going to make mistakes!
Mistakes are how we become more powerful, and as long as your triumphs are greater than your mistakes. . . your dreams are coming true.
One may get discouraged only when one stops believing in his/her IDEAS. In case you have a strong belief in your Business Idea, and you have done all the hard work needed to launch your business, chances of getting discouraged becomes remote, even if you don't get expected response in the start.
Initial failures are key to success, since at that moment it is easy for you to correct your startegy and implement required changes.
I have always look at books or now videos and quotes to start my day. But the very first thing that I do when I get up in the morning. Jump up and plant my big fat feet on the floor and at the top of my voice say "I FEEL GREAT". You need to have a vision of were you want to go and an attitude that NOTHING is going to STOP ME, it will only be a red light in course of your life. Green will come if your
willing to wait just a few more minutes LoL.
I personally work my tail off to the point of exhaustion on a daily basis. Discouragement comes through inaction. In action breeds doubt. Activity brings hope.
thank you for your comments.I truely believe and understand you have to change train of thought from neg to positive in order to start in rt direction.
Erika, a support network is huge. Find someone who can weather the storm with you. Your biggest challenge will be finding friends and family members who will support you through your challenges. Remember--you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family.
Positive thinking goes a long way, but stay focused on your revenue model.
Reading inspirational books is a great way to stay motivated. Why not find a book of short stories from entrepreneurs who have weathered the storm and made it big!
By staying focused on a daily basis. Have a plan for what you want to accomplished each day. Remember that it truly takes times to build a business and you must have a positive attitude each day. Work hard and keep your eyes focused on the prize!
I think one reason why people get discouraged is they think they should start making a ton of $$ right away. But the fact is if your building a lucrative business why should you expect to not have to put some sweat into it and stick to it. If you spent $100,000 on a franchise and it didn't work right away would you quit?