The “If Only” Syndrome
May 14, 2013
We all do it at one time or another. Find excuses for doing (or not doing) something. Look for others to blame. It’s human, and it’s also self-defeating.
“If only we had closed that deal.”
“If only we had a larger marketing budget.”
“If only we had more customers.”
“If only we had more space.”
“If only we had a working prototype.”
“If only we had more support from the state.”
“If only the economy was better.”
Etc. etc. etc. Doesn’t just reading that list bring down your energy level? Does mine.
Life is hard. Life as an entrepreneur is never easy, no matter where you’re located or your type of industry. So, if you find yourself starting a sentence with a sigh and “If only”....stop!
What DO you have?
What CAN you do? (For
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