Most entrepreneurs I meet are running a mile a minute, have a million ideas in their heads, and barely have enough time to eat lunch every day. They chase every conceivable opportunity that comes across their tables because it might be an opportunity to make a quick buck.
The downside of chasing these opportunities is that you’re doing just that – constantly chasing. If you’re not focused in on being the best at one thing then you’ll always be chasing that next dollar.
I wanted to keep this post short today and let you reflect on one of my favorite pieces of business wisdom of all time. I just actually put it up on my wall at the office to keep a constant reminder for when I fall off track and someone comes up to me with a “great opportunity.” It’s by Andrew Carnegie:
“And here is the prime condition of success, the great secret: concentrate your energy, thought, and capital exclusively upon the business in which you are engaged. Having begun in one line, resolve to fight it out on that line, to lead in it; adopt every improvement, have the best machinery, and know the most about it.”
How focused are you on your business? Are you determined to stay on track or do you find yourself falling off very quickly?
I would love to hear your thoughts on Mr. Carnegie’s formula for success.
