How Bad Do You Want It?
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Great Lakes Graphics Association, which serves the states of Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. Toward the end of my presentation, I gave a sneak peek of the new book I am beginning to work on. The component I shared was time management. So, I thought I would share a little more here.
In life, or in business, if you want something bad enough you will find a way. However, if you do not want it bad enough, you will find an excuse as to why it can’t or won’t work. It is amazing to me how many printing companies are still complaining about the “bad economy,” whereas other successful print shops have grown by acquiring other companies, hiring employees and diversifying. They are making a solid profit. Why? Simple; they have “out-thought” the competition. Remember, if you want it bad enough you will find a way, and if you do not then you will find an excuse.
Quite frankly, I hate excuses. My mindset is simple. My mantra is make it happen. Said other ways, “Suck it up, put on your big boy pants, quit complaining, stop making lame excuses that were valid in 2009 and, for goodness sake, bring some true value to the table.” Yes, that is right. Winners will find a way to succeed in any situation, whereas laggards will tell you the things that are holding them up. Here is my question: Are you better, more talented, more valuable and more creative than those who you compete with? Do you want to win or just go along for the ride? Are you part of the solution or part of the problem?
You have 168 hours in your week. 24x7. It is simple math. Whether you represent a large or small company, you do not have any more or less time. So, my question is what do you do with it? Do you focus on things that really matter or are you in “paralysis by analysis” or “decision by indecision” mode?
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Ryan T. Sauers has spent nearly 30 years running, leading or consulting with printing, graphics, promotional and visual communications-related organizations. Sauers is CEO of two companies, Sauers Consulting Strategies LLC and End Resultz Inc. that among other things, owns magazines and is a media firm. Key areas of focus of the firms include sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development and organizational change.
Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMOs globally and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. He is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (one of few in the U.S. to achieve all three rigorous certifications related to human communications, personality and behavior).
Sauers has completed his doctoral-level coursework in Organizational Leadership and is now (ABD - All But Dissertation) working on his dissertation on why some entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve initial and long-term success, whereas countless others do not.
Sauers is the host of the Marketing Matters radio show in Atlanta that later becomes a global podcast. He also is the host of the Community Connections TV show that comes out in video and podcast form. Sauers is the author of the best-selling books, Everyone is in Sales, and Would You Buy from You? More info at RyanSauers.com or call (678) 825-2049 or email Ryan@RyanSauers.com
