What The Chinese Bamboo Can Teach YOU About Entrepreneurial Persistence

By Latarsha Lytle
 

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There will be days during your entrepreneurial pursuit when you will want to throw up your hands, call it quits…and then walk away.

And it’s during those moment when the true roots of your entrepreneurial-self will want to whisper to your soul, “Don’t quit…yet.”

It’s during those moments when your heart will long to stay in the race, but your mind and body might feel a bit weary - and shaky.

If you are having one of those moments, then I want to encourage and challenge you to watch the above video as it tells you about the growth pattern of the Chinese Bamboo plant.

Don’t be discouraged because your efforts SEEM to be going nowhere…instead understand that your entrepreneurial vision requires love, patience, and persistence from you.

If you don’t push your vision through…then who will?

Be encouraged to embrace the persistent heart and soul of great entrepreneurs. In fact…that’s really what differentiates the great entrepreneurs from the rest of the pack.

The true characteristic of a great entrepreneur can be seen by her continual pursuit of the vision - even in the midst of challenges, frustration, and despair.

Be encouraged to keep moving your dream forward!

Signed: Latarsha Lytle, MBA, small business strategist for those entrepreneurs who designed businesses meant to impact the world!

June 24, 2008

What American Idol’s Syesha Mercado Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship

By Latarsha Lytle
 

Syesha Mercado’s Rendition Of “Change Gon Come” In This Week’s American Idol Was Absolutely Stunning.

In fact, she gave me goosebumps.

She reminded me of THAT characteristic that separates great entrepreneurs from the rest of the pack - holding on to the dream with a determined sense that change will eventually come.

She Reminds Us That There WILL Be Days…

There will be some days when you will wonder whether this starting your own business thing is really all that it’s cracked up to be.

  • And it’s during those days when you will need to understand that your day really IS coming.
  • It’s during these times when you will need to hanker down and hang on to your dreams for dear life.
  • It’s during these times when you will need to give yourself a strong hard look in the mirror and remind yourself that entrepreneurship is all about hanging on.

And…During Those Days When You Feel You Just Can’t Take It Anymore…

Take a little advice from Ms. Syesha Mercado from American Idol.

Just know that one day…your change WILL come.

Here’s To Making The Choice To Hang On To Those Entrepreneurial Dreams Of Yours!

Successful entrepreneurs realize that the true mark of an entrepreneur requires passion, persistence and fortitude.

Thus, when starting your own business practice resiliency and do whatever you can to keep pushing your business toward it’s success.

May 8, 2008

Yippee! The Small Business Ideas Branded By Passion Blog Has Found A New Home!

By Latarsha Lytle
 

Hello All..And Welcome!

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The Small-Biz Passion Blog is open and ready for business.

Here, you will find strategies, tips, and entrepreneurial words of encouragement designed to help make your entrepreneurial ride a whole lot smoother.

May 3, 2008