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Lessons a Toddler Taught Me About Running a Business

By: Cristina Favreau

I'm always amazed at how much my son teaches me about life — that is, when I take the time to remark that what he's doing can teach me something valuable... I watched him play on our porch one sunny day, and asked myself, "What can I learn about myself and the way I run my business?" Here are a few lessons I've learned:

Growth & Learning:

• growth is gradual—you don’t grow up in one day, one week, one month, or even in one year


• learn new skills by watching the big kids


• be curious; explore everything


• just take one step at a time


• never refuse help if it’s offered


• don’t worry about getting your hands dirty

Success:

• take risks


• if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again


• don’t be afraid to play with the big kids

Social Life, Relationships:

• have those 1 or 2 people that will comfort you when you fall


• have your “cheering squad” who will celebrate your small accomplishments


• say ‘hi’ or smile to everyone you meet

Creativity, Self:

• find creative ways to get around obstacles


• say “no”


• see how high/far you can reach/climb


• if you don’t like something the first time you try it, try it at least 2 more times before deciding you don’t like it


• have fun


• be in the moment

This is a reminder to take each opportunity you have to notice the simpler aspects of your surroundings, to learn something new about yourself, and to lean back and take a breath every once in a while. The success of your business could depend on it.

Copyright. Cristina Favreau. All rights reserved.

Cristina Favreau helps professionals in the service industry simplify their marketing & self-promotion so they gain visibility and credibility, and get more clients. She makes marketing & self-promotion easy to understand and to implement. She starts at your level; usually after only 1 session, you'll identify where you're stuck in the marketing process and come up with immediate strategies to gain momentum. If you're tired of working hard without results, visit www.cristinafavreau.com

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