{"id":4968,"date":"2017-09-25T00:30:10","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bizwomenrock.com\/?p=4968"},"modified":"2017-09-21T12:14:52","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T17:14:52","slug":"everything-i-need-to-know-about-business-i-learned-in-kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bizwomenrock.com\/beta\/everything-i-need-to-know-about-business-i-learned-in-kindergarten\/","title":{"rendered":"{New Podcast Episode} Everything I Need to Know About Business I Learned in Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0 Everything I Need to Know About Business I Learned in Kindergarten<\/h3>\n
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  1. 1 + 1 = 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Math. \u00a0You need to know it. \u00a0It is impossible to survive in your business if you can\u2019t generate more revenue than expenses. \u00a0Your number one priority in business is to create a profitable company. \u00a0Without your business being profitable, you can\u2019t do anything else. \u00a0You can\u2019t continue serving your clients. \u00a0You can\u2019t continue to expand. \u00a0You can\u2019t give to others. \u00a0You can\u2019t employ others and create financial success for them. \u00a0So learn your numbers. \u00a0Get familiar with Profit & Loss statements, financial forecasting, budgeting and Sales. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. RESPECT YOUR TEACHER<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      There are some teachers you seek out and others who come into your life unexpectedly. \u00a0They all have something to teach you. \u00a0Take in the lessons and implement them in your business. \u00a0There\u2019s no need to be the class rebel who gives your teachers a hard time. \u00a0It doesn\u2019t benefit anyone. \u00a0Learn what you need to and move onto the next lesson. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. TAKE NAPS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        If you looked at the popular rhetoric of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, lack of sleep would seem like one of the most prevalent necessities. \u00a0This is total bullshit. \u00a0While I have known entrepreneurs who have \u201chustled\u201d their way to success, sacrificing sleep, time with family, health and much more, I know just as many who have become successful <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> maintained a healthy lifestyle. \u00a0While you may have moments of little sleep, by no means does this need to be the norm in order to grow the business of your dreams! \u00a0Sleep! \u00a0Your body, your energy and your business will thank you. <\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. PLAY!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Not only did Kindergarten teach us that playing often is vital for our creativity and our social skills, it taught us that it was important enough to have a spot on our daily schedule! \u00a0Incorporating play time into your life – whether it\u2019s business related or not – is vital to your business success (and overall happiness!). \u00a0Maybe that looks like drinks with a girlfriend once a week. \u00a0Maybe that looks like doodling in your journal every day. \u00a0Or playing catch with your daughter. \u00a0If you love your business like I do, it can be a challenge to \u201cturn it off,\u201d but doing so and dedicating time to play will continue to feed your creativity and your zest for your business!<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. LEARN YOUR ABC\u2019S<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            I hate to break it to you, but you don\u2019t know it all. \u00a0Even if you\u2019ve built a 6 figure, 7 figure or 8 figure business…there is always more to learn! \u00a0Invest your time, money and energy into your continued education (like the kind that happens in the <\/span>Biz Women Rock Academy<\/b><\/a>!). \u00a0Not only will it keep you quick on your toes in your industry, but it ensures you never get bored in your business. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. BE YOU<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              Remember how you could name off every person in your Kindergarten class and easily describe their personalities? \u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s Doug…he\u2019s quiet, super smart and always wears grey. \u00a0<\/span><\/i>Everyone who shows up in in business is their own, unique individual. \u00a0Don\u2019t be them. \u00a0Be YOU. \u00a0You have no competition in this game. \u00a0You just have you. \u00a0Stop thinking you need to do something \u201clike she\u2019s doing it,\u201d or that your success isn\u2019t \u201cas good as hers.\u201d \u00a0Be unapologetically you and the game gets <\/span>so<\/span><\/i> much easier!<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. MAKE GREAT FRIENDS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                Owning your own business can be lonely. \u00a0Maybe you\u2019re working from your home and your spouse or pet is the only other living being you see all day. \u00a0Maybe you go to your office and interact with your team every day, but crave deeper relationships with fellow biz women. \u00a0There are others just like you who are craving the same! \u00a0Make the effort to build great friendships! \u00a0You can do this by joining free communities (like the <\/span>Biz Women Rock community<\/b><\/a>!<\/b>), joining local networking groups, taking the time to have weekly or monthly coffee dates with cohorts, joining <\/span>paid masterminds<\/b><\/a>, group coaching programs or attending <\/span>business retreats<\/b><\/a>. \u00a0Great friendships take time and energy to cultivate and it\u2019s well worth your investment!<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  I distinctly remember the day I pooped my pants in Kindergarten. \u00a0Yup. \u00a0Me. \u00a0Already potty trained. \u00a0In front of everyone. \u00a0Horribly embarrassing. \u00a0I can 100% promise you that \u201cpoopie\u201d will happen in your business. \u00a0Accidents. \u00a0Mess ups. \u00a0The unexpected. \u00a0No matter how well trained you are. \u00a0Publically. \u00a0Privately. \u00a0Big. \u00a0Small. \u00a0It\u2019s normal and it happens to everyone. \u00a0Pick yourself back up. \u00a0It\u2019s all going to be okay. \u00a0Don\u2019t beat yourself up. \u00a0Don\u2019t blame others. \u00a0Just learn from it and move on (and perhaps come prepared with some pull up diapers for a few days after until you feel confident again). \u00a0\ud83d\ude09 <\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. SHARE<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    This world is abundant and there is plenty to go around. \u00a0Help others who need help. \u00a0Share your knowledge, your expertise, your wisdom, your money, your ideas, your time, your talents, your resources. \u00a0Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019ve \u201cmade it\u201d to give to others. \u00a0Do it now. \u00a0As I\u2019ve been telling my toddler <\/span>a lot<\/span><\/i> lately, \u201cit\u2019s a lot more fun with you <\/span>share<\/span><\/i> with others!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. SHOW UP<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      More than once, I got on the bus to Kindergarten with tears in my eyes. \u00a0I didn\u2019t want to go. \u00a0It could\u2019ve been because Curt was picking on me yesterday and I didn\u2019t want to face him again. \u00a0It could\u2019ve been because my teacher asked me to answer a question and I couldn\u2019t answer it and it was incredibly embarrassing. \u00a0It could\u2019ve been because the boy I liked chased Mary around the playground and not me. \u00a0It could\u2019ve been because I didn\u2019t do my homework and I knew I was going to be unprepared for the lesson that day. \u00a0But no matter what, my mom always made me go. \u00a0And 100% of the time, something great would happen at school. \u00a0Curt shared a toy with me or my teacher (gratefully) didn\u2019t call on me during the lesson or I ended up playing with someone new and made a new friend! \u00a0There are going to be plenty of times you do not want to show up for your business. \u00a0Show up anyway. \u00a0I guarantee you something good will come out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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