Entrepreneurs, Listen Up: Kiss That Disappointment Goodbye and Move On to Better Things
Being an entrepreneur is tough, and not everyone can sustain the stress, setbacks, and daily challenges that running a business brings. Disappointments and losses, both personal and financial, are often unavoidable when you run a business. Whether it’s a missed payment, a failed project, or a partner betrayal, disappointment can lead to crises, solitude, and pain. However, the key to growth and success depends on how we respond to these challenges. Also, don’t forget that a crisis is not a crisis unless you decide to be part of it. In this article, I will teach you how to “kiss that disappointment goodbye” and focus instead on things we can control that can help us achieve small victories every day.
Acknowledge Your Feelings
First and foremost, start by acknowledging how you feel, no matter how shitty that is, have the courage to accept your emotions and shortcoming. If shits hit the fan, accept it, minimize the damage, and prepare to get back to action. Disappointment often leads to sadness, frustration, anger, and despair. Allow yourself to feel these emotions rather than suppressing them at all costs. Give yourself the time and space to process what happened. Journaling, sharing your vulnerability with a friend, meditating, and exercising can be a huge help. When stuff…
