What is holding you and your business back?

Venture capitalist Geoffrey Moore believes that it is your operating plan and the ideas in it.

That sounds pretty harsh considering that you are very pleased with your progress, doesn’t it?

Let me explain that if you are working in your business, you are guaranteed to like the progress you are making. Although if you are working on your business you will never be satisfied with what you did last week never mind last year. This is because you know that if continue to do what you’ve always done, you will be out-paced by some new company or new idea.

Being aware of the competition is very important as if you aren’t aware of them, they will knock you for a loop. To become a better competitor you need to follow what marathon runners do;

1. Endure, that is remember that you are in it for the long-term, the entire contest.
2. Be prepared, you can’t run the race if you haven’t trained and improved on a consistent basis.
3. Improve your health and diet as if you don’t feel good how do you expect to have the energy to do all you need to do.
4. Emphasize and use your strengths during the event.
5. Stick to the fundamentals in your preparation and while running the race.

Can you see what is holding you back?