With our busy workday lives, life has a way of slipping by us – usually faster than we think. We make plans, we have goals, and we do manage to succeed in accomplishing most of what we set out to do. But sometimes, even our biggest plans can get stalled out. In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve officially reached the halfway point of 2023. If this was going to be your year of change, take heart – there’s still plenty of time to get the ball rolling.
First and foremost, it will take a positive, “can-do” attitude. Couple that sentiment with a heavy dose of patience, then follow some of the advice FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma has to share below. Before you know it, you’ll discover how to make the most of the rest of 2023.
Find Your Starting Point
Assuming that you still want to affect change in your life – especially as it pertains to becoming your own boss, it’s time to do a status check on where things stand. If you initially sketched out some goals earlier this year, take stock of what you have accomplished and get yourself back to the starting point – the first step in the progress you intend to make. Give yourself credit for anything you’ve accomplished in your effort to launch an entrepreneurial future for yourself. Perhaps you’ve done your homework on where you stand financially. Or maybe you have had a few conversations with close family and friends about changing your situation. Check these items off your list and pick up where you left off.
Line Up Actionable Steps
If you’re attempting to reengage your efforts, line up a few actionable steps that you’re confident you can check off in the near term. Here’s an example – if you want to own a business of your own, especially a franchise, you’ll want some advice and perspective from those who’ve already become their own boss. There’s nothing wrong with looking up a franchise owner in your area and asking for an introduction. In most cases, the franchisee will be flattered that you sought their opinion. Just remember – one conversation can turn things around and get you moving again.
Revise Your Timeline
If 2023 has simply gotten away from you, don’t stress about it. Life has a way of getting in the way. But the one thing you can’t do is get discouraged. Some really good advice? Take a look at the original goals and timeline you set for yourself and simply revise it. Set concrete dates so that you can measure your progress now that you intend to reengage. Investigating franchise ownership includes a lot of moving parts. Pick a few of them that you’re certain you can accomplish and work your plan going forward. If you’ve only begun to scratch the surface and you’re uncertain what to do next, FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma can help you with your own personal assessment. And remember, our services are always no-cost and no-obligation. The assessment is free – but the results you’ll discover will pay off when you see the type of franchise concepts that align with your strengths.
The advice above should help you get your entrepreneurial journey back on track for the remainder of 2023. But there’s another tip we’d like to share that we feel is worth your time. It may be advisable for you to choose a concurrent goal of another sort, along with your entrepreneurial plans. This can be anything, but it should be something that you’ve wanted to accomplish for some time as well. Perhaps it’s the ability to begin an exercise program. Or a cooking class – any new skill, really. Those who study behavioral science believe that concurrent goals can help us achieve things – even more so than a single-minded pursuit. They believe that when you have success in either category, it will give you the confidence and motivation for the other.
Let’s Chat!
If you’d like to know more about franchise opportunities and ownership, please get in touch. FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma is uniquely qualified to match your potential with the possibilities that come from small business ownership through franchising. All you have to do is allow us to be your guide. Our no-cost, no-obligation consultations have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs in North Texas and Oklahoma secure a future that belongs to them and them alone. If you’d like to get started on your own entrepreneurial journey, we’d love to introduce you to a whole new world of possibilities through franchise ownership.