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BY GLEN J. DALAKIAN, SR.
Who Likes Discipline?
No one really likes to hear about discipline, but let’s face it, there is not
a successful person out there who has not had to exhibit discipline
in many ways. The pilot and racecar driver are expected to have it,
or one wrong move and the peril could be great. Athletes and artists are
known to have it, as it is the only way they can excel. But what about entrepreneurs?
They must have or quickly acquire discipline, or their endeavors
are destined to fail – or even worse, suffer the fate of mediocrity. If “average”
is good enough for you, business ownership can prove painful. In fact,
you may do better in the long run getting a job, but let’s assume you wish
to be the best at what you do, and if so, then read on.
they must be willing to do it again and again with diligence and guidance.
practice. At some point, you must jump into the fray to really learn the
depths of your trade; the sooner you learn, the faster you will achieve the
levels of success you truly desire.
Don’t rush it. Who wouldn’t want to win the lottery and be done with
it? It takes time to make something that is truly rewarding and lasts. The
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night successes are rarely that, as there are usually many years of struggle
to make it to where they are recognized for their achievements.
“Everything that glitters is not gold” is also true when it comes to business
opportunity. The more successful you become, the more people will
chase after you with ideas. Be discerning; choose well and with proper due
diligence. Diversity is a good thing, but not at the risk of losing the foundations
that you worked so hard to build.
path for your business, maintain your focus, especially when storms befall
you since they hit us all in one way or another. When you are sure of your
direction, perseverance pays great dividends.
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side to discipline them often end up with deep regrets and weak results.
But if you make the time for self-discipline and grow in it, your goals will be
achieved and your dreams realized – perhaps not all of them, but certainly
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements
gained slowly over time.” –John C. Maxwell
Glen J. Dalakian is the immediate past president of the Colts Neck
Business Association and host of Tandem Radio, a business talk show.
A writer and consummate entrepreneur, he is also the president
of CSAV Systems. Contact him at glenjd@tandemradio.com.
Megan S. Murray, Esq.
100 Village Court, Suite 204
Hazlet, New Jersey 07730
732-847-9896
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