As artists, many of us have spent the better half of our lives learning and honing our craft- and that’s not a bad thing, it’s a good thing. However, the same passion for perfection that we have with our craft, I believe, we bring that mindset to the table concerning our business. Although I believe we ought to be excellent at what we do in business, as ARTpreneurs, the pursuit of ‘perfection’ is usually paralyzing. This perfection syndrome causes use to feel we are never good enough or never ready enough. I’m hear to tell you that you have EVERYTHING you need to move forward right now. It’s not about not having enough money or even the know-how. You may not see each and every step that awaits you, but you DO know one more thing you can do to get one step closer. About the money thing, listen, the ‘appearance’ of lack gives you an opportunity to use your creative juices-this is when some of the best ideas come to life-when substitutes are used to make a dream come true. It’s all about perspective!
Let me encourage you today, you will never know what it feels like to live your dream life until you make up in your mind to move forward no matter what. Below you will find a few steps that have assisted tremendously while moving forward. Enjoy!
How To Be Unstoppable: 3 Simple Steps
- Surround yourself with people smarter than you. Every successful person has a mentor- that means you find those in your industry who you can model- and do it. You should have a mentor for every area of life (business, relationships, finances, etc.) Seek out these people, it will take effort but it is oh so worth it!
- You Must Have a Militant Mindset When if comes to your purpose, you must have a focused goal in mind and allow not even your own disappointments to stop you. Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies. Get out of your own way and do the thing that God has created your to do!
- Schedule Your Successes Daily In order to stay on track, you must give yourself bite-size goals that ultimately lead up to a larger goal. It can be as simple as creating a To-Do list for your ultimate project. You must care about it enough to schedule it. No victory is to small to be celebrated! Schedule EVERYTHING!
BONUS : ONLY use positive talk with yourself- you do talk to yourself, right? If you don’t you ought to! Speak encouraging LIFE-GIVING words over your projects,your day, your meetings, your negotiations, etc. Expect great things and always see the positive side of it!
One of my favorite Proverbs I often use to remind myself that I will win if I don’t quit! (and so will you!):
Proverbs 23:18
‘There is surely a future hope for you,and your hope will not be cut off’
These are principals that I subscribe to regularly and they definitely help me to stay focused. I know the best is ahead of you!
Also, I want to know your thoughts and would love to hear about some of the things you do to remain unstoppable!
Be sure to connect with me on FB at: Sway Buckley ARTpreneur Coach and Twitter: @SwayOnTheMove
Amazing things await you as you take each step of faith!!
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Sway Buckley is the CEO of a leading Creative Arts Staffing firm and Founder of smARTist Institute. The institute offers coaching to creatives of all kinds who are ready to catapult their business to the next level. As a professional dancer/choreographer Sway has toured internationally and continued her dance training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Steps on Broadway after attaining her BFA in dance from Texas Christian University. She authors a weekly blog that helps artists create profitable streams with their craft. Sign-up to be the on the list at www.SmartArtistInstitute.com
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Sway Buckley is the CEO of a leading Creative Arts Staffing firm and Founder of smARTist Institute. The institute offers coaching to creatives of all kinds who are ready to catapult their business to the next level. As a professional dancer/choreographer Sway has toured internationally and continued her dance training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Steps on Broadway after attaining her BFA in dance from Texas Christian University. She has a weekly blog that helps artist create profitable streams with their craft. Sign-up to be the on the list at www.SmartArtistInstitute.com
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