Dealing with concerns for business owners and a golden book that helps address them.
Watching the news and reading the media is enough to make any business owner feel suicidal. It is all doom & gloom!
And yet I cannot help wondering if…
would I notice any direct affect?
Well, yes, I’d notice the fluctuation in fuel prices – especially if I have a large transport fleet or rely heavily on a vehicle to run my business. And – on a more personal note – I’d be aware of the increase in food prices and, maybe, my mortgage costs. But I wouldn’t be exposed to all this negativity.
I have a real concerns for business owners, as one of my readers said, “do a Lehman” almost by default because of a mindset that can paralyse.
Allowing so much pessimism to seep into our minds does put us in a dangerous and vulnerable situation. When negative thoughts start to ‘become the norm’ it is crucifyingly simple to slip into constant worry. And worry cripples us – it prevents us taking action and gives us sleepless nights which drains our energy.
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I have in front of me a little golden booklet. It was originally printed in 1936. And it’s contents still hold true today. I got my copy in 1988 when I first got involved with the Dale Carnegie Organization (Dale Carnegie is the author of ‘How To Win Friends and Influence People’).
Half the booklet addresses worry – and how to prevent its devastating effect: here’s a sample of the questions it tells you to ask yourself…
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When dealing with concerns for business owners, it’s important not to just think positive – it’s also crucial to take positive action.
A few final words from the book:
And another thought – if all the news in the media is depressing you – try not watching / reading it until you are in a better frame of mind and can shrug off the negativity.
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