Monday, November 8, 2010

Home Business Entrepreneurs, Are You a Goat or a Sheep?

This article will reveal a trait that could foretell your future as a home business entrepreneur.
The good news is that if you don't currently have this trait you can learn it; and you will want to learn it at practically any cost. Yes, it's big...
Actually before we reveal this secret I'd like to pay attention to your initial reaction when you hear it. Why, because that will speak volumes about how big an issue this trait is impacting your business (and that could be interesting).
So back to the question are you a sheep or a goat?
Ok, so next to nobody wants to be sheep. Few people see themselves as a rather dumb creature that gets herded around quite easily.
But then again you're thinking - is a goat much better? Unless you're a farmer or rancher you likely aren't familiar with goat behavior but the difference in behavior is huge.
You see, if you were to enter a pasture where sheep were grazing they would do their best to ignore you and carry on with what they were doing.
On the other hand if you entered a goat pasture you better pay attention.
Why?
Because that goat is not only going to approach you, he's going to butt you! Yep, he's going to take the opportunity and charge you to see if he can't make something happen.
In business, a sheep will hear about a new strategy or tactic that is kicking butt (no pun intended) and will react by saying something like, "Oh that's interesting - I'm going to try that sometime".
Guess what? The time never comes...
The 'goat' home business entrepreneur reacts in a whole different manner. When this goat gets exposed with a new opportunity they charge into action immediately.
Advice is great, and taking action to see if something works is far, far better.
Putting things off turns into a habit that turns deadly very quickly for business.
Procrastination likely kills more business than any other issue. Every single time you put something important off you are making that muscle stronger and drifting further away from your target of success.
Find a picture of a goat and post it on your wall. Let it remind you that attacking opportunities immediately is a habit that will transform your home business.
As a home business entrepreneur this one habit can reignite your business from being a sparkler into a July 4th skyrocket.

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