The Beauty of the Hustle

I am going to go out on a limb here and tell you that being your own boss can be just as hard as working for a big company. 

Money doesn’t grow on trees; you have to hustle for it.

But think about it: Wouldn’t it be better if you get to enjoy the fruits of your own labor? Being self-employed, you will have unlimited opportunities.  And most of all, you are building your own legacy, not someone else’s.  

 “I’d rather hustle 24/7 than slave away 9-to-5. “
– Fat Joe

What does hustling mean? 

Hustling means different things to different people, but the bottom line is doing all you can and whatever it takes to achieve success. 

You may not think of yourself as a hustler, but whether you realize it or not, you already are as we all have to be. Yes, everyone is hustling to make money and make ends meet

All successful business people are undoubtedly smart hustlers. Most have started small and worked their way up to become masters at what they do.  

The nature of the hustle

People tell you that success is paid with blood, sweat, and tears. The truth is, they’re right. Starting a small business is not easy. You stumble, fall, and trip. At times, you may lose more money than you can gain, and there is always the risk of giving up on your dreams.  But the wins are oh so sweet!

Once you identify a viable opportunity, work on it, focus, and, most of all, follow-through.  While starting is tough, it’s like a rock rolling down a hill, you will gain momentum, when you stay put and take the time to build your business, you achieve success. Always keep your eye on the prize.

Hustling Can Be Hard Work

Good hustlers know that to stay on top of their game, they likely will have to work harder than everyone else. 

Successful business people are often the first to come to work, and they keep long hours, often leaving much later than their employees. Staying on top of the competition in any field may require that you work around the clock to beat the other guy.

We all would love to make quick money without having to work for it never really achieve success. But don’t go down that road. You may find yourself chasing too many dreams and fail because you do not want to pay the price.

There is a lot of satisfaction in a job well done.  You want to build a stable foundation for your business, and you can’t do that if you cut the wrong corners. Give yourself time to mold a small business that’s sustainable and realistic. Everything else will follow through. 

Then again, nothing comes easy. When the going gets rough, you just have to find a way to pull through, overcome the challenges, and find that golden opportunity you have been looking for. 

Discipline

Successful hustlers are highly disciplined people who keep workable routines. For example, wake up at a specific time each day. Hustling requires self-discipline and pushing yourself to work harder and harder until you succeed, no matter what.

A good hustler learns earlier on to become disciplined and to keep focused. It is easy to lose track of the goal if you become sloppy or lazy. 

It is not all about how many hours you clock in on your small business. It is about working smart.  

Working hard and working smart produce the same outcomes.  The only difference is that working smart helps you conserve resources and save time for more important things. You just have to come up with a strategy that brings a lot of benefits for less effort.

Some things can distract you from your small business. The best way you can deal with them is proper time management. You need to outline the tasks you want to settle per day and delegate minor tasks to someone else.

The effective use of your time can help you focus on the things that matter the most and ensure that your small business’s minor aspects are not overlooked.

Hustlers Never Give Up

All business people encounter challenges, but at the end of the day, your stamina will keep you ahead of the competition. 

Some people succumb and give up when they encounter challenges. Others continue struggling and hustling, never giving in to pressure. These are the people who end up being successful and even stronger because they learn from their mistakes and use these challenges and experiences to become better in whatever they do. These are the people who are sure to become successful in the end.

Don’t forget the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” When you find yourself stuck in a rut, there is nothing a little R&R won’t fix. Give yourself time off from your small business and enjoy life. Do something exciting or take up a hobby. Pull yourself from the mire and recover from failure. You will find yourself back on the road to success in no time. 

So, the question right now is this: Are you hustling to make your small business succeed?

Never let all that pent up energy go to waste! Invest every inch of it in your business and see the benefits overflow.

When you stumble along the way, make sure to get help from the right expert, like Business Untangled. We provide professional services that can help you save money and give your small business numerous opportunities to grow. Give us a call today!