Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Most entrepreneur’s have to deal with changes as they build and grow their business. Things change — like customer demands, local laws, the weather, employees, and everything in between. They must always be on the move and ready to adapt to changes to ensure the business continues to thrive and grow.
Being uncomfortable is not easy. Most of our lives we are trained to stick to a rhythm that makes us comfortable. We drive the same routes, eat the same foods, use the same technologies day after day.
Being uncomfortable and staying with it — being comfortable in that space — is a skill set that many entrepreneur’s possess. It is easier to observe than it is to discuss or experience!
As you start to feel uncomfortable in a given situation, I encourage you to challenge yourself, especially when it’s time to take time off to be with your family or friends. Many of us struggle with that — including me. We need to find a way to be comfortable being comfortable at home, instead of spending our at home time worrying about the business.
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1.) What do you do to keep yourself focused when times are changing and things are uncomfortable?
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Faris Alami is Founder and CEO of International Strategic Management, Inc. (ISM). He works internationally, presenting Exploring Entrepreneurship Workshops and other entrepreneurial ecosystem — related ventures.
