What do u think is the right way?

12 years ago

There is no "right" or "wrong" way. It is YOUR business and you know how much time you have and can or want to devote to the business. Some do it 16 hours a day and some do it 16 hours a week. It's your choice.

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Joseph Robinson

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

There is no "right" or "wrong" way. It is YOUR business and you know how much time you have and can or want to devote to the business. Some do it 16 hours a day and some do it 16 hours a week. It's your choice.

This. To put it simply, just put out 110% effort every day. Whether it takes you 8 hours to do that or 18 doesn't matter. Just figure out how much time you need to put in for your specific goals, and go by that.

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hireava

12 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

There is no "right" or "wrong" way. It is YOUR business and you know how much time you have and can or want to devote to the business. Some do it 16 hours a day and some do it 16 hours a week. It's your choice.

I totally agree. There's no right or wrong. Having a business especially when it's still new, you have this trial and error method. If something works good for your business then go for it. If working 14 hours a day works for you then do it. It all depends on you.

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Adevictus

12 years ago

You've got to love what you do to make the real money. If you find yourself able to do 14+ hours per day with a smile on your face, then you are on the right track. If you dread your work it will be hard for you to add value.

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Exel

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Adevictus

You've got to love what you do to make the real money. If you find yourself able to do 14+ hours per day with a smile on your face, then you are on the right track. If you dread your work it will be hard for you to add value.

Agree completely. There are many ways to make money, but only so many
things that we do enjoy doing AND make money in the process.

When I work sometimes I forget the time, I don't feel hunger, I don't feel tired.

When you immerse yourself in what you love doing, wonderful things happen.

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Hibbs

12 years ago

They say if you love what you do you don't work a day in your life. Even if you spend 12 hours a day doing your work if you like what you do you it should not matter how many hours you spend on it.

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mariasavage

12 years ago

yea you are right...

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dardar

12 years ago

I am off for the day and most of the evening,off,meaning away,but I must finish off some stuff on Facebook,so it will have to be done late tonight,thats if I want to succeed and get things accomplished on time.

Do I love what I do ? Ask me later

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ibiamu

12 years ago

The right way is for you to do something good at the normal time. doing something at the normal time will make you to achieve more thing at the right time, it will make you to accomplish more dreams at the appropriate time.

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Ellen2

12 years ago

I ask the question because i hear some business mentor said that its not good to work more than 8-9 hours a day - BUT - 8-9 hours a day is not enough for me.

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Joseph Robinson Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Ellen2

I ask the question because i hear some business mentor said that its not good to work more than 8-9 hours a day - BUT - 8-9 hours a day is not enough for me.

From a perspective of physical health, I can see the thinking behind it. That's why I work 8 hours per day myself. Putting that much stress on your body and mind for extended periods of time can be bad for you. Like I said before though, no two people are exactly the same. Some are able to go for longer periods of time before seeing averse effects .It's all about how much risk you are willing to take to get the necessary work in.
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patrickshrader

12 years ago

nice post,,,

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jlochicago

12 years ago

The most important thing is that you HAVE to enjoy what you are doing. Life is way to short to be working 14 hour days and not enjoy the time that you are working. Starting a business is tough (I've done it 4 times). It always takes longer than what you think. There are going to be some days that you have the energy and motivation to put in 14 hour days. For me, when I can't find the motivation, I let myself leave it alone for a bit.

I know some people can charge through it but unless you're enjoying your day, you've lost something more precious than the money you might make in the future.

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stevenmesser

12 years ago

i agree with laurencewins

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laurencewins

12 years ago

Further to what I said and what others agreed on, it also depends on the day and what tasks you have to do. I find some days I have lots to do and other days I have very little to do and can have more rest. Take it as it comes and maintain control and you'll be fine. Don't listen to mentors because they will do what they need to do for THEIR business. YOU need to do what is NEEDED for yours.

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maheenangel73

12 years ago

4 hours are enough

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JoeUK

12 years ago

As stated there really is no one single 'right way', the right way is the one that works for you, simples

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gentryliving

12 years ago

There's no right or wrong way in terms of business. It's a matter of how to succeed.

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HorseStall

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Ellen2

What do you think the right way is - especially when u have a new business. To work as much as u can - like 14 hours a day untill the job get done or just say "im not working more than 8 hour a day - no mtter what"??

If you look at the percentage of small businesses that succeed the owners will tell you that in many cases their long hours what got them through the beginning. While I've reached a point where I can keep a better balance, there were many years where balance was sacrificed. If you are not willing to give 150% atleast initially then you may be better off being an employee rather than an employer. - Just my two cents.