Small business success does not come to you yet. Why is that?
I have been a small business owner for the past decade. Being relatively experienced helped me find the one quality successful small business owners embody: incredibly passionate about the venture.
Being incredibly passionate about your small business is different than being wild-eyed and excited for a few weeks to work on your business. New entrepreneurs usually mistake being excited for being passionate.
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Passionate About Your Business
I am writing these words at 11:05 on a Friday night because I feel incredibly passionate about blogging. Who cares that I’ve been an entrepreneur for the past decade?
And who cares that I’ve blogged for 15,000 hours? Who cares that I had a busy, tiring day today? I even exercised for 3 hours as I both hiked and ran steep mountains here in the Adirondacks.
However, I write because I feel deeply passionate about both blogging and building a small business. I intend to share my passion, knowledge, and experience with you to help you create your own small business success.
Small Business Success: Sprinter Versus Marathon Runner
Wildly excited small business owners sprint out of the gate. Perhaps their chaotic energy carries this crowd for a bit but the wild-eyed, frenzied, excited entrepreneurs flame out and quit quickly.
Deeply passionate small business owners pace themselves like marathon runners. Wise entrepreneurs understand doing simple things generously for thousands of hours over 5-10 years is the only way to build your venture effectively.
Wise small business owners make sure they get enough sleep.
Passion makes the work the reward. Work needs to be the reward because money, business, and accolades do not arrive for years.
Being passionate energizes you for ups, downs, and everything in between during this fun, freeing, and sometimes uncomfortable journey.
Generous Patience For Small Business Success
Passionate small business owners exhibit generous patience. Note how genuine pros help people for free for a sustained period of time before money rolls in.
Only people who deeply love their craft give their knowledge away for free. Entrepreneurs who lack passion generally want something in return for every time these individuals help people.
This crowd vanishes into obscurity because their employee mindset precedes both their quitting and scrambling to find employment.
Fall deeply in love with building your small business. Passion keeps you up late working for the fun of working. Passion nudges you out of bed early for the fun of working.
Successful small business owners must work for years before gaining enough skills, exposure, and credibility to build a successful business.
A genuine, stable, energized passion for growing ventures is the one quality that fuels entrepreneurs for the thousands of work hours necessary to become credible, skilled business owners with massive exposure.
Love It Or Leave It For Small Business Success
Love your small business or simply leave it behind. Move into a different field. Or find a small business you feel passionate about.
Remember; assess passion as an authentic love and enjoyment of building your small business venture from the ground up. Passion is love, happiness, joy, patience, persistence, and generosity in all you do business-wise.
Passion is not fear, straining and striving, chaotic, wild-eyed excitement, and a heavy outcomes-based approach to building your venture.
Most small business owners mistake their fear-based, wild excitement for passion when desperation and greed drive these individuals to build their venture the wrong way.
No matter what you think right now you will be working your small business for years before becoming highly successful. Shortcuts do not exist.
Overnight success is a fallacy. Trying to rush or force the process is lunacy.
You better love building your small business because passion pulls you through the highs and lows on this business-building journey before success finds you and everything levels out.
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FAQ: Small Business Success and Passion
How does passion influence small business success?
Passion keeps you motivated and committed, even when things get tough. It drives you to work harder and push through challenges.
Can passion alone guarantee small business success?
No, passion alone isn’t enough. You also need a solid business plan, market understanding, and financial management. Passion fuels these elements but can’t replace them.
Why is passion more important than other qualities?
Passion sustains long-term effort and creativity. It makes long hours and hard work feel worthwhile. Without it, other qualities may fall short over time.
How can I identify my passion in business?
Think about what excites you and what problems you love solving. Your passion usually aligns with activities that don’t feel like work.
What if my passion fades?
Revisit your original goals and why you started. Sometimes, you need to evolve your passion or find new aspects of the business that ignite your interest.
Can passion help with customer relationships?
Absolutely. Passion shows through in your interactions, making customers more likely to trust and support you. They can sense your genuine enthusiasm.
How do I maintain passion in my business?
Set clear goals, celebrate small wins, and take breaks when needed. Surround yourself with a supportive network and continually seek inspiration.
Is passion visible to employees and partners?
Yes, your passion can inspire and motivate your team. It creates a positive work environment and can attract like-minded partners and employees.
How does passion affect innovation?
Passion fuels curiosity and a desire to improve. You’re more likely to explore new ideas, take risks, and innovate within your industry.
What role does passion play in personal satisfaction?
Passion gives a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It makes your work enjoyable and aligns with your personal values and interests.
How can passion influence branding?
Passion can define your brand’s identity. It can set you apart from competitors by creating a unique, authentic story that resonates with customers.
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That’s an important differentiation and one I’ve never thought of. Being excited about something can end up being really short lived. Being passionate can take you a lot further. Excitement can get your business off the ground but you need real passion to keep it going in the long run. This is the second post of yours that I’ve read, Ryan, which I will never forget! 🙂
Thanks Sabina. Ryan surely has the blogging passion to keep on going each and every day! Thanks for coming by on this one and have a wonderful weekend!