What Are Your Business Rituals?
Have any? I have two.
When I catch a "whale" or a VIP client according to my standards, which includes a project value of $1K and more, I do the following. I buy a bottle of some drink. Some wine, vodka, whiskey, actually it doesn't matter. I only drink Coca-Cola, but for some reason, I like nice looking bottles. Now, each of them is supposed to remind me of that special client who made a difference. We have a corner mini-bar in our living room. This is where I put them. This actually can be a strong motivation factor for me. I do my best to collect them as many as I can. I remember reading somewhere that you're supposed to reward yourself literally or symbolically each time you achieve something. So, this one works for me.
The second business ritual I practice after each payment. Depending on the amount and the fact how successful a previous week was, I buy something in the local pet shop. Not for my dog, but for stray (street) dogs living in my neighborhood. I always have some dog food in my car. When I can, I stop and I feed a street dog. This is also a strong motivation factor for me. I keep saying to myself, the more you earn, the more dogs you can feed.
It is very likely that my business rituals look ridiculous. Yet, I can say the same thing for the rituals some celebrities practice on a daily basis. If they're important for you. If they make you feel better. If they motivate you. Then, I guess there's nothing ridiculous or strange about them.
If you have some business rituals and you're willing to share or discuss them, now is the right moment.
When I catch a "whale" or a VIP client according to my standards, which includes a project value of $1K and more, I do the following. I buy a bottle of some drink. Some wine, vodka, whiskey, actually it doesn't matter. I only drink Coca-Cola, but for some reason, I like nice looking bottles. Now, each of them is supposed to remind me of that special client who made a difference. We have a corner mini-bar in our living room. This is where I put them. This actually can be a strong motivation factor for me. I do my best to collect them as many as I can. I remember reading somewhere that you're supposed to reward yourself literally or symbolically each time you achieve something. So, this one works for me.
The second business ritual I practice after each payment. Depending on the amount and the fact how successful a previous week was, I buy something in the local pet shop. Not for my dog, but for stray (street) dogs living in my neighborhood. I always have some dog food in my car. When I can, I stop and I feed a street dog. This is also a strong motivation factor for me. I keep saying to myself, the more you earn, the more dogs you can feed.
It is very likely that my business rituals look ridiculous. Yet, I can say the same thing for the rituals some celebrities practice on a daily basis. If they're important for you. If they make you feel better. If they motivate you. Then, I guess there's nothing ridiculous or strange about them.
If you have some business rituals and you're willing to share or discuss them, now is the right moment.
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