Just thinking about money today and how it relates to decision making when launching a small business. Business plans, financial statements, loans and bank accounts aside isn't money just a thing? After participating in a recent webinar on keys to success and hearing Anne McKevitt describe money as a "thing" I started or I should say stopped giving my money thoughts a vote in my emotional well being. It's not as easy as it sounds but as the saying goes "practice, practice, practice". Thinking of money as a commodity these last two weeks has brought new motivation and freedom to make good business decisions as they relate to my new company. After all money IS a thing, it has no emotions like fear of failure, anxiety in getting action items into action, the insecurity of "will enough customers like my designer aprons" nor does money have any real power. Money cannot be elated or distraught. We've all heard stories about the folks who win millions in the lottery only to systematically self destruct not only themselves but their relationships, businesses and ending up broke and broken. It's not about the money.
All of us are meant to earn money for those basic human nature kind of things like food, shelter, clothing, transportation and leisure activities but earning our keep in the world can and does empower many to do good things. Two companies that have touched me recently who continually put their earnings towards good and meaningful ideas are Toms Shoes and Chick-fil-A. Both companies give back to their communities and causes and set an excellent example to the small business owner to curate and grow companies with heart and soul. It seems their success has become a privilege of sorts; an opportunity to create jobs, help those in need and give back to the community as a whole.
So onward towards my companies launch and money continuing to be a noun.
Safe travels this Memorial Day weekend ...
Life is Good,
Candace
