Quit Moaning!

No one likes a Moaning Minnie (Or Michael!).

And especially so when it comes to doing business with you.


Your customers may be moaners (hopefully they won't be!) and if you get an inkling that you have a Moaning Minnie on your hands it might be wise to decide whether you want to do business with them. Are either of you going to get any enjoyment out of the work you are doing? Will it leave you feeling deflated and unmotivated?

Do you find yourself moaning about your work to people around you or on your social networks? What impression do you think this is giving to potential customers? One of the reasons (I hope) that you are running your own business is because you want to do something you love. If you are wallowing in negativity, don't be surprised if you have even more to moan about when people and customers start to avoid you.

Given half the chance, moaners drag positive people down with them.

Naturally there are times when life does throw something at you that is awful, and when that happens people will genuinely want to support you.

Just don't fall into the trap of whining about work, your passion. If you can't do something, ask for help, be proactive. If something isn't working, try something different. If you can't deliver on your promises, be upfront, apologise and find a way around it. Don't start blaming, pointing fingers, or go into 'life's not fair' mode.

When you think about people you encounter, whether it be through work or your social life, who makes you feel happier? The guys with the positive, can-do attitude or the guys that will tell you that life is tough and nothing works?

Who would you rather do business with?

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