A Tall Cold Glass of Patience.

Would it seem reasonable to join a gym for a few weeks and expect immediate results, or start a diet and expect to lose a lot of weight immediately? Of course not. And yet sometimes when we try something new in our business like a cutting edge marketing strategy or joining a new business network, we expect immediate results. We may even quickly surmise that it was a waste of time or money before we even give it a chance to yield results.

So might you need a 'tall cold glass of patience' in regards to your efforts and the rewards they should generate? What might that look like in practical terms and how could we gauge if the risks are really worth the rewards?

*Are the Risks Worth the Rewards?*

Do you need to innovate? could lead to new product development

Are you keeping up with the competition? keeps you in the game

What will it cost to try something new? what could it cost if you don't?

What other options are there? laying all the cards on the table

It has been said that some of the greatest successes have emerged from many a failure. There are innumerable real-life examples of those who took risks despite the odds and emerged successful on the other side. Whether it was Walt Disney, Johnathan Livingston Seagull, or Jack Canfield trying to find a publisher for 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', the common thread of persistence and patience, garnered rewarding outcomes - eventually.

As you contemplate your next steps, perhaps you could reach out for help. The Modern Link Professional Services team of virtual assistants can help you brainstorm ideas, create a plan of action, and get the supports you need to traverse the road ahead. Although "taking risks" can be difficult and even a bit scary, the positive growth, motivation, creativity, and success that you could glean would make your efforts more than worthwhile. Whether it's you or your team forging ahead into the unknown, it's good to remember that all things are possible when a healthy measure of patience and persistence is applied to your endeavors.

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make

an unbeatable combination for success"

Napoleon Hill

Sources: HuffPost/GoodData