As an entrepreneur, we’ve heard it so many times before: “success is a state of mind.” Some people would argue that success is a result of proper planning, preparation and focused action, and that viewpoint certainly holds a shred of truth – but there are also many exceptions to disprove that “rule”.
Have you ever wondered how two entrepreneurs can attempt the same objective in the exact same way and yet only one of them succeeds with achieving her goal? How could that be? Is it sheer luck? Timing? Tenacity? More often than not, it’s a person’s mindset that determines whether they fail or succeed.
What is a mindset?
Typically a mindset refers to your predominant state of mind. It’s what you think about, focus on, and expect from your daily experiences. Think negatively, expect the worst, feel pessimistic about your options and that’s exactly what you’ll seem to attract into your life. Likewise, think positively, expect the best and focus on a successful outcome and that is the result you will get it most of the time.
But how exactly does this work? Why is a success mindset so important?
A success mindset boosts one’s confidence and self-belief.
A lack of belief in yourself usually comes along with a sense of powerlessness and futility, which is the exact opposite of a success mindset. Lack of confidence means you see no point in trying to be successful because it won’t happen anyway. Obviously, this negative mind-set is a recipe for failure in any endeavor.
On the other hand, having a true success mindset means you believe in yourself and your capabilities. You believe you can succeed at almost everything you try, and you’re willing to give it your best. Better still, the more you try, the more confidence and self-belief you build – until you’re virtually unstoppable!
A success mindset strengthens your determination.
Without a success mindset, one failure is usually enough to convince you that pursuing your goals is a waste of time. Tenacity and determination don’t exist in your world. If you don’t become an instant success on your first try, you surmise that it simply wasn’t meant to be. Unfortunately, few things worth having are obtained so easily!
A success mindset, however, strengthens your awareness that a failure is not the end of the story – it’s simply feedback or just one more way that didn’t work out the way you planned so you just need to try it a different way. In fact, a true success mindset makes it obvious that the only true failure occurs when you stop trying.
A success mindset encourages fruitful actions.
Have you ever found yourself wandering in around in circles because you didn’t know the best way to approach a specific goal? Perhaps you had an idea of the best course of action but you felt intimidated by some of the steps required. As a result, you may have kept sabotaging your efforts as you searched in vain for an easier or less frightening way to your goal.
With a true success mindset, you’ll always know the most effective action steps that will lead directly to your goal. You’ll also have the inner confidence and determination to pursue them – which is a sure recipe for success!
Following are a few tips to develop a success mindset:
- Go for your dreams
- Think positively
- Believe in yourself
- Believe you can do better
- Learn, grow and develop yourself
- Be willing to take chances
- Give it your all
- Expect the best in every situation
- Be willing to fail
- When you fall down, get back up and try again.
Follow the above tips to develop and maintain your success mindset and you can’t help but become successful, from the inside out. Your personal and professional world as a female entrepreneur or woman in business will embrace you.
To your success,
