To stay motivated as entrepreneur, put passion first

You’ll feel raring to go, just like you were first thing in the morning.

Don’t be embarrassed. Do this subtly — you can do it in a crowded elevator — and no one will notice.

What they will notice — and what you will feel — is your renewed energy and commitment.

You’re burning to get to work; you’re back on the road to success.

However, there are some mistakes to Avoid: Firstly, let your mission be what you have to do, instead of what you dream of doing.

Secondly, Let your mission be what society says you should do, instead of what you want.

Thirdly, Forget about your mission and leave it stuffed in a drawer or hanging on the wall.

Lastly, Beat yourself up, so you start to resist, then hate, doing what you love to do.

That last point is a big burnout risk for any business owner or manager. When life becomes difficult, it is easy to start saying “I have to.”

That’s the path to burnout, to hating to go to work. Have you ever hated to go to work in your own company?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and resented your boss?

I have. Better to stick with doing things because you’re passionate about the end result.

Keep your fire burning clean and don’t block the flow with should’ve, could’ve, would’ve.

Kemp is president of Sid Kemp Enterprises.