Some Every Day Habits of Successful People

May 26, 2014 by Thomas von Ahn

Have you struggled with motivation at your business lately? Chances are, the reason for that is tied to a recent plateau in success. When you first start your business, it's natural to have a honeymoon period that carries over for the first several months. But sooner or later, everyone hits a snag and finds their first true test of their motivation as a business owner.

One of the best ways that you can get yourself back in the groove is to emulate some of the practices that the most successful business owners use every day. Here are a few of them:

• Wake up early. There's nothing like the feeling of having accomplished a lot of work before it's even lunch time! Get up early, get started on work early and you'll find it easier to sustain your motivation longer into the day.

• Move. Don't feel like you have to sit at your desk all day to get a lot of work done. Everyone needs to recharge their bodies, even if your work isn't physically demanding. Take time throughout the day to take a walk,  exercise, do some yoga or whatever it is that will get your blood flowing and give you the mental boost you need to make it through the work day.

• Meditate. Spend some time alone every day to meditate on what you need to accomplish, what your goals are, what your priorities are as a person and a business owner, and just to take a breath. Even 20 minutes like this every day will go a long way toward recharging your motivation levels.

• Track everything. It's important that you stay as organized as possible in all of your business practices. Track every expense that you have, as well as every dollar that you make. Know where money and time is going at all times. This will make it easier to track your success and figure out what makes your business tick.

• Spend time with your loved ones. This is the most important tip of all. Remember what's most important: your family and close friends. Spending time with them is a great way to get recharged for your next day at work.

Do you have any other recommendations on simple practices people can do every day to find more success as business owners? We'd love to hear them!

Watch out elephants! This slayer of business challenges comes with 30 years of record breaking sales, marketing, operations, training and leadership experience . He has worked face-to-face with 100’s of small business owners as well as large firms. His love of creating, communicating, developing and executing results for clients shines with each project, publication and training event. His entrepreneurial spirit, passion, industry experience, education, problem-solving prowess, charismatic personality and been-there-done that attitude leads his client focused approach.

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About Thomas von Ahn

With more than 30 years of experience in B2B sales across various industries, Thomas has unique insight into both the offline and online sales sphere. It was during his time in the trenches that Thomas noticed a recurring theme: Though business owners are knowledgeable about their craft or trade, they often struggle to market and sell to their prospects. This realization is what prompted Thomas and his now business partner, Christine, to bring Viral Solutions to life. Since starting the company, Thomas has been able to assist countless business owners in developing a solid marketing plan based upon sound marketing strategy, then assigning the marketing tactics to a team of talented employees, and, finally, watching those actions unfold—his true passion.

Though Viral Solutions is on Thomas’ mind 24/7, he does occasionally take a break to cheer on the Green Bay Packers and enjoy his adopted home of Wisconsin. Much of his family also works at Viral Solutions, and this closeness with family and employees is the cornerstone of the Viral Solutions culture.