Are You Ready to Accept Success?

I find it interesting when a business owner finds it difficult to accept their success. Over the past few months I've had a few situations where a business owner has achieved more success in the business than they are used to, but yet they seem reluctant to accept the success. It almost seems as if there is a fear of success.

I think part of it stems from our basic instinct to reflect doubt when we first see good news or something goes better that expected. I find that many owners have spent so much time preparing for and accepting mediocre results that when great results come along they're not sure how to handle it.

My advice...expect success and prepare for it by telling yourself everyday that you are successful. Expect nothing less and as the results improve it will be easy to say, "I expected that!" Believe that you deserve success as much as anyone else and will do what it takes to make success a reality. If you need help, get it. Increase your knowledge about business, hire a coach, take classes, or do whatever you need to in order to get the help you need. But above all, expect to succeed and you won't be surprised when you do!