Do It or Stop Talking About It

Sharon Mays is an entrepreneur. After throwing out an idea for years her mother told her, "you talk about this all day long...what are you so scared of either do it or stop talking about it." Sharon followed her own dreams and opened a drive-through salad restaurant in Austin, Texas.

Growing up I have listened to many people in the family throw out great ideas for products or businesses to each other but it ends there. Obviously not all ideas are worth looking into but I wonder why some people don't follow their ideas especially if they could be a success. I realize knowledge could be a contributor but I think fear is a big stopper when it comes to the unknown. I had to make a list this week of fear's I have when it comes to a opening a business. Then I had to list what I was going to do about it. This was a good exercise for me to think through problems related to my ideas that can arise and what would make it difficult for me to continue opening the business. I've learned that I am going to have to follow Sharon Mays example of someone who was fearless and willing to face the challenges of opening and running her own business. I hope that when the time comes I can be brave. I hope that I will be able to 'Do it.'

I’ll need to remember ‘The Formula’ for success from Steven Hitz book Launching Leaders.
This is a combination of advice to Steven from David B. Haight and J. Paul Getty.
Launching Leaders was a great book about using spiritual guidance to help us become who the
Lord wants us to be. This formula was included as a way to reach success.

1. Get up Early

2. Work Hard

3. Get Your Education

4. Find your Oil

5. Make your Mark

6. Give Back