How Saying Yes In Your Business Can Make You Rich Beyond Money
June 3rd, 2013 by Diane Conklin under Business Strategy. No Comments.
How do you make decisions? How do you make decisions in your business? Here is a philosophy that will serve you very well if you apply and use it… Say yes and figure out the details later.
It’s also important to plan, but for most people if you apply say yes and figure out the details later, it will take you a lot farther than always needing to know the how and all the other details before you commit.
Sometimes, you have to take the opportunity that’s in front of you and work it out. This isn’t about throwing mud on the wall, saying yes to everything and then being totally overwhelmed. This is about those opportunities that come and you say, “this is perfect for me!” or “I really want to do that, but… I’m in the middle of this.” or “I’ve got this going on.” or “It’s not a good time. The kids have…” or “hubby’s traveling.”
Instead, say yes and figure out a way to make it happen. In reality, you have to make decisions in your life and sometimes you just have to say no because it doesn’t fit your schedule or it’s just not the right time for some reason.
You want to avoid making excuses for not doing the things you want to do or that you need to do to move your business forward. Excuses and reasons are just you saying no to opportunities.
Recently, in the middle of moving, getting ready to leave for vacation, and a marketing an event, an opportunity came up to speak in London, England. The say yes philosophy still prevailed.
If too busy is a foreign concept to you, ask yourself questions like: “What could I possibly be too busy for? Am I too busy to meet new people? Am I too busy to affect more lives? Am I too busy to make an impact? Am I too busy to teach, share and help people in their business?” Of course you aren’t too busy.
It might not be 100% convenient, but so what? Say yes. Have a great time! Meet new people. Make an impact. Get new clients. Form relationships. When you get back, everything will still be there waiting for you. The business, the boxes, the packing, getting ready for vacation, the dogs, the house, the team, friends – it will all still be there.
The point is, don’t hesitate. Say yes! Figure out the how as it comes. This isn’t about throwing mud on the wall and not planning. You have to have a plan. Some things fit into your plan and some things don’t.
Go for it in a big, big way! Say yes and figure out the details later. You’ll be glad you did!
