In the world of business, I often hear entrepreneurs say they don’t have time to take any vacation. I find those words to be deadly. It is critical for anyone and everyone to take a break from what you do on a daily basis. Steven Covey talks about sharpening the axe all the time!

This past week, I ran away for 10 days. I was tired. I needed a break. I wanted a break. I have a lot on my plate over the next few months and it is essential that I take care of myself first. I pre-planned exactly how I was going to handle that so that I could truly disconnect and just focus on life –and on me.

Because I write this newsletter weekly, I knew I had 2 choices – 1) pre-write the content and have it ready and scheduled to go; or 2) ask for help. I chose to ask for help – it’s a great lesson for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn. I reached out to my mastermind colleagues and asked if they would like to contribute some success tips that I would share with you, my community. And so they did.

Simple, right?

Met my objective, right?

Gives them exposure, right?

Provides solid content to you, right?

So, here you have it – in the words of 3 of my esteemed colleagues – what does it take to succeed in business these days and to get ahead of the pack?

Wake up earlier than everyone else you know to get things done that others can’t or won’t.

Melissa Lanz
Redefining the Business of Life
MELISSALANZ.COM

When it comes to increasing your sales there is no one-size fits all formula for success. Focus on using your authentic style and strengths to build your business in the beginning, then leverage those things you’re not so good at and by taking that guilt off the table you’ll see your business explode. Www.karencoffey.com

Karen Coffey
#1 Results Driven National Real Estate Coaching & Training Company
KARENCOFFEY.COM

As you create products, build sites or develop packages and services, make building your list and your community your top priority. When you have automated list building going on in the background from the beginning, you’ll have cultivated a loyal base of fans eager to buy what you are offering the minute your products or services are ready to market.

Stephanie Mulac
STEPHANIELEIGHMULAC.COM

Simple, yet effective. What is one thing you will do this week to get ahead of the pack?

Be sure to post your comment and let me know – I’m always open to learning from others.