Signs That You're Running the Business That's Meant for You
Do you ever stop to think if you’re on the right path in your solopreneur business? You might not have asked this especially if things are going pretty fine. But just because you experience tough moments in your business, doesn’t mean it’s not the one for you. So how do you really know?
Below are five clear-cut signs you’re running a business you’re meant to run.
1. You have no clue what comes next, but you trust the timing anyway.
You may not be getting the results you desire within a certain time frame, but at the end of the day, you tell yourself that “It’s okay, I’m exactly where I need to be right now.” Other entrepreneurs may be advancing at a faster rate because of their resources and strategies, but you don’t compare your journey to theirs!
2. You are focused on the future instead of the past.
The past is important because you can learn from it, but you don’t use it to dictate your future. No matter what happened in the past, you let the past be what it was and you decide where your business goes and what you’ll become. You believe that you can evolve because change is the only constant thing in life.
3. You enjoy what you do!
Plain and simple - something is for you if you feel a great sense of satisfaction doing it regardless of how easy or difficult it is. When you start the day, you’re excited to do the work. In fact, the phrase “work-life balance” means nothing because you consider the work you do a huge part of who you are as a person - like a hobby or an inborn gift. You get the idea.
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4. You care less about what other people think.
A lot of solopreneurs are often preoccupied about what their friends, family, and fellow solopreneurs think of them. While it’s natural that we value the opinions of others, there’s also such a thing as “caring too much.” You clearly know what your priorities are, you don’t hang out with people who bring negative energy, and you chase after what you desire the most - not what others think you should chase. You do what you think works best for you in business.
5. You are not compromising your values.
Do you ever feel like you don’t need to do or say things you shouldn't just to “fit in”? If your answer is yes, then you are on the right path. In life and business, self-respect is an essential ingredient of becoming successful. Your values and beliefs are your superpowers. To keep them and make them work in your favor, you need to learn to say no.
Conclusion
Whether a business is meant for you or not is something only you can really determine at the end of the day. Your intuition will scream the signs, and you will know even if you cannot explain them. However, you can always re-check the signs I shared today to evaluate your solopreneur journey.