The Business of Business Credit – Words of Credit Wisdom:
- Never rest on your laurels. I learned this the hard way years ago. Keep hustling forever and keep pushing forward relentlessly.
- Always look for talent to hire. They’re out there and you want them in YOUR company. For everyone who is, that’s one less for your competitors.
- Your business is either growing or it is slowing. There is no other state.
- Keep pushing for both speed AND perfection. People who say there’s a tradeoff are just making excuses.
- Less is more, except when it comes to hustle. Keep things simple and transparent and they will go a long way.
- People are your greatest asset, but only if they’re good people. Surround yourself with lots of those.
- There is no making money tomorrow. It’s about what you can do today to make money now.
- As times change, you have to change with it. Adapting is the ultimate key to success for long term companies.
- Embrace surprises and take them head on.
- Know your enemy (competitors), understand them and come out above them. There is no second place. You’re either first or last.
- Don’t be afraid of obstacles and hurdles. They are there to keep your competition further behind you. Overcome your obstacles.
- Don’t fear failure. Learn from your mistakes and let them make you and your business stronger.
- Make sure everything you do is productive and keeps the ball moving forward at all times. Always have a goal to work toward.
- Don’t be hesitant to let go of bad employees. They will hold your business and resources back instead of finding a better fit elsewhere.
- An old friend, Tom, taught me this quote: “Good things come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
If you actually read all of that, I congratulate and thank you for your patience and tolerance. Why not leave a comment below while you’re at it?