No one likes to lose or, as Izzy Martinez, a sixteen year-old beach volleyball Olympic hopeful put it, “Losing sucks.” That said, demonstrating wisdom beyond her years, she has come to see how losing can become a metaphor for ultimate success, not only in sports, but in life (and, I would add, business) as well.
Ever notice how you manage to get every important thing done before you have to leave on a vacation? Having that departure date as a deadline drives you to suddenly prioritize and execute the right activities to do. As we all return to “normal,” there are many things to do to get business revved up for future growth (market, staff up, modify/change product, increase sales, etc.). Setting clear deadlines for each of those activities will help ensure they get done. Why is that?
Want to encourage change? Need a way to grab attention? Have to motivate a group? Consider using a familiar quotation. Quotes generally contain accepted truths and can help shift perceptions in a variety of challenging situations.Here are six examples.