I just got a new SUV and invited my friend Philip for a test ride.
It's new, it's bold, so we decided to take it off road for a real spin.
We were able to easily ride out of ditches and sandy areas as my powerful SUV was able to overcome all with little effort.
A thread.
It's new, it's bold, so we decided to take it off road for a real spin.
We were able to easily ride out of ditches and sandy areas as my powerful SUV was able to overcome all with little effort.
A thread.
We then encountered a river,
“This is the fun part!” I told Philip, as we approached the slow moving river
The four wheels were engaged with traction.
The water slowly rose as we moved forward...
“This is the fun part!” I told Philip, as we approached the slow moving river
The four wheels were engaged with traction.
The water slowly rose as we moved forward...
As we approached the other side of the river I felt one tire lose traction. I quickly turned the wheels to find solid ground.
We kept moving.
As we approached the other side of the river, our vehicle got stuck in mud.
We kept moving.
As we approached the other side of the river, our vehicle got stuck in mud.
"Don't worry, Philip...
I got this" I said while turning the wheels and giving it more power.
"I will get us out of this, this machine is a beast" I said.
My friend looked at me with concern, wanted to offer help but I was confident that I would be able to get us out.
I got this" I said while turning the wheels and giving it more power.
"I will get us out of this, this machine is a beast" I said.
My friend looked at me with concern, wanted to offer help but I was confident that I would be able to get us out.
I turned the wheels searching for traction. I went forward and used the reverse repeatedly, but the more I accelerated the deeper we got stuck in the mud.
“You should stop Sam” Philip said.
I didn’t want to give up
“I can do this” I said while pushing the gas pedal even harder
“You should stop Sam” Philip said.
I didn’t want to give up
“I can do this” I said while pushing the gas pedal even harder
It turned into a very frustrating and costly weekend.
What was I thinking?
Well, the truth was that I was not thinking! I had lost my mind trying to solve this problem following my instincts.
I used so much power that now we couldn’t get out of this giant pile of mud!
What was I thinking?
Well, the truth was that I was not thinking! I had lost my mind trying to solve this problem following my instincts.
I used so much power that now we couldn’t get out of this giant pile of mud!
It’s not uncommon for us entrepreneurs to spin our wheels.
All this wasted energy starts to erode our patience.
We know it is the perfect time to make significant changes but we don’t have the mind for it, we have instincts instead.
All this wasted energy starts to erode our patience.
We know it is the perfect time to make significant changes but we don’t have the mind for it, we have instincts instead.
As entrepreneurs, we’re driven.
We’re self motivated and commonly fired up by passion — the very same ‘fuel’ that makes us unstoppable.
We’re doers, we take action. We don’t ask for permission, we go, we chase, we pursue, we go after our goals.
We’re self motivated and commonly fired up by passion — the very same ‘fuel’ that makes us unstoppable.
We’re doers, we take action. We don’t ask for permission, we go, we chase, we pursue, we go after our goals.
Frustrations take over our emotions. Emotions and business never mix well together. Emotions will get us spinning out of control and won’t let us think!
Remember, the best way to solve our problems in business (or in life) is very simple:
ASK FOR HELP!
Remember, the best way to solve our problems in business (or in life) is very simple:
ASK FOR HELP!
We all face roadblocks.
Don't try to do it alone
Leave your pride, your energy, your stubbornness and your passion behind.
Find help, there’s always someone who knows the answer to your problem.
Stop trying to solve everything yourself.
Business success is found in teamwork
Don't try to do it alone
Leave your pride, your energy, your stubbornness and your passion behind.
Find help, there’s always someone who knows the answer to your problem.
Stop trying to solve everything yourself.
Business success is found in teamwork
Adapted from Hector Quintanilla's answer to "What would you do when you get stuck in business? "
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