Reader questions and feedback on business issues. Also refer to leadership, profits, measuring, goals, mission, vision, start-up, return on investment, ROI, success, motivation, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions
Answers to Readers' Questions on Business:
Improvement Steps
The following 1 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date.
List of first 10 items
I lost my passion for business
Question
December 28, 2008
I answered the 3 questions correctly and I know exactly what I can improve in my business, but that depends only on my strength and after 30 years of being the "captain of my boat", I lost the passion for it. How can I gain that passion again that kept me going ? I'm tired and fed up of having to deal with people that I do not understand these days. The world has changed and I'm always comparing things with the past. It seems I don't have fun anymore..
I hope you have a word that might help me!
Ana - Portugal
17009
Answer
The reasons people start and run their own businesses are to work in an area that they love, to make money, and to help other people. The order of importance is different with various business leaders. Helping other people often means keeping the customers happy.
But when the business is no longer enjoyable, and you are only in it for the money, it is time to re-evaluate your direction and perhaps make a career change.
Note that a person goes through phases in life. In the early years, you are excited to do what you love to do. In the middle years, you want to grown and make enough money to get what you want. Then in the mature years, you want to give back and help others.
If you are young enough to completely change directions and start up a new business, it can bring back the passion and excitement. On the other hand, you can also look at moving into an area where you are helping or teaching others.
In any case, it is time to make a switch in direction and look toward having enjoyment and even fun. Life is too short to waste it on the mundane and activities that you don't enjoy.
Best wishes in your new direction.
Summary
Hopefully, this reader feedback has helped provide information about Business issues.
Always do your best
Resources
The following are some resources on this topic.
Websites
Books
What do you think?
Do you have any questions, comments, or opinions on this subject? If so, send an email with your feedback. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Feel free to establish a link from your website to pages in this site.
Where can you go from here?
Answers to Readers' Questions