Starting up a business is more challenging than I expected. It’s a big test of one’s capabilities. And I am not just pertaining to what one’s ‘talent’ and ‘skill’ can contribute in his field of expertise. Attitude and leadership qualities are what usually matter most.
In the span of three months, it’s just occurred to me that handling a business is pretty much the same as my job description in heading a theater organization way back in college. Back then, I got so engrossed because I was doing what I loved most. I didn’t care if I had to work overtime. The organization became my top priority. I loved managing the people – and I loved the people I worked with. I held on to the company’s vision and goals – be it long term or short term. Everyday was a challenge. And each performance gave me a very high satisfaction rate because I believe in what we did and we were all passionate with what we were fighting for.
Being a leader entails having to take the initiative. Being a leader requires a huge amount of self-discipline.
Starting now, I would have a different and better outlook on how I’d go about our business. I have realized that this is it – this is what I love to do and this is what I am doing for the rest of my life. My dream to succeed is really up to me. There is no such thing as luck. Successful people made it because of their hard work. And I should bear that in mind. From now on, I’d put double value on time and money. No more lying around, no more snoozing of alarm and asking for 10 more minutes when it’s really time to wake up. (Except when I work straight til 6 or 7AM and I am really doing injustice to myself by waking up at 9am).
So, there! Right now I’m in the mood to bring it on and give out my best in this endeavor!
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