The Low-Down On Personal Development

No matter what your niche, as an entrepreneur you’re singularly focused on productivity and problem solving. You’re a hustler who works as hard as possible and as fast as possible for as long as you can — hopefully without crashing and burning — because the outside world perceives you as a Rockstar. We live in a culture of “I don’t need help; I can do it all on my own” but in the end you’re only risking your emotional and physical well-being.

What I’m trying to get at here is that every single entrepreneur struggles with personal development. While juggling the day-to-day balancing act … … There’s just not enough time. So, my plea to you is to step outside your comfort zone and start engaging yourself in meaningful self-growth practices and expanding your mind through every learning opportunity you can get your hands on — big or small.

Because life begins at the end of your comfort zone …!

If you think about it … A comfort zone is nothing but a belief, a mere reflection of your thoughts. You desire something, better yet you fear change. Self-doubt will bind you there, belief is all you need.

There are many things you can do on a regular basis to make self-improvement a key part of your everyday entrepreneurial lifestyle that will help your business and your personal life …

1. Read more — it exercises your brain and improves your concentration.
2. Take courses — improve the skills you have or add some to your list.
3. Attend conferences – not only great for networking but for acquiring new skills.
4. Talk to others – you learn just as much from your team members and other entrepreneurs.
5. Be less busy — working on time management improves focus.
6. Prioritize your passions — remember what matters most to you.
7. Take YOU time – relax and recharge so you can find peace and be more agile.

Anyone committed to building an amazing life will benefit from a personal development plan. Creating one, however, needs to be a custom designed plan, based on your own personal needs and goals. It’s not something you can copy from your guru friend. If you do, it won’t meet your specific needs. So, spend some time figuring out what your needs are, and what you hope to accomplish in the long run. That information will pay off wonderfully, so you don’t end up chasing down blind alleys that get you nowhere productively.

Once you know what you’re looking for, with a stunning array of material and programs available right at your fingertips, use every resource at your disposal to narrow the search to what’s best suited for you. But of course, tap into free resources first, until you identify the experts to best direct your path. Gather the lay of the land, and where you hope to arrive. Minimize time and energy zappers and addictions. Replace destructive habits with constructive ones. And above all … identify your life’s purpose — if you don’t already have one — that speaks to the center of your being.

Only then will you have the commitment to pursue your self-improvement game plan. Then simply keep track of your progress, so you can review and realize the journey you’ve made.

In short, the more you invest in yourself (business and pleasure), the more you will have to offer and the more you’ll grow as a person.