Not Just Another Internet Business Success Journey

Pause before you act, in business and life

Although this “old gem” of advice has been around for centuries, it is valuable to recall it from time to time.

Pausing before acting is not a cop-out to buy you more time or another way to procrastinate, it is a genuine business-building, stress-reduction strategy.

This technique, when used in conversation, will gain you respect with everyone your speak with. Pausing and reflecting on what another person says allows you to respond thoughtfully. It indicates a degree of maturity and respect that can be uncommon today. It acknowledges that what the other person has to say is important enough to hear.

In business the principle can be applied in several ways.

Although many websites will scream at you to buy this limited-time-offer for this never-to-be-repeated price, resist the temptation to press the BUY NOW button. Pause and reflect on other products you may have purchased that you have never really used. Do you really need this one?

If there is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a limited subscriber offer – first 100 coaching clients get to lock in at some incredible price! Again, take the time to pause before jumping at this latest attempt to separate you and your money.

If you are attempting to establish an internet business then you do not want to be the source of income for all those others out there trying to do the same. A pause now will often pay dividends later when you recall how close you came to spending another $97 on something you probably will not use.

Getting back to conversations, they are often just a competition between two people waiting for their chance to say something without really listening to what is being said. Poor listening skills can lead to poor communication, resentment toward you and ultimately poor relationships.

The same can be said of how you run your business. Spend time listening to your customers needs and wants. Pause before jumping in with a solution to all their problems, for just $47!, and you may just win their hearts.

You will be pleasantly surprised how much less stress you experience when you are taking the time to pause and listen, before acting. Whether in your personal or business life, try it the next time you get a chance and see how much difference it makes.

When your customers sense that they are being listened to they will begin to see you are a genuine person who cares about them more than you do about “the sale”.