3 Things That Are More Important Than Making Money
Running a business is an amazing way to create time and schedule freedom, break through income ceilings, and achieve your financial goals. In fact, all of those things make being an entrepreneur so damn exhilarating. However, running a business is so much more than just making money.
I know, this advice goes against everything that society and social media makes you believe is true about being an entrepreneur and running a business. They make you think that money is the end all be all to success. After so long, you may be tricked into thinking that money can buy you happiness, respect, and fulfillment.
But I’m here to tell you… that’s a lie.
If you only focus on making money, you will never succeed.
That can be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s absolutely true. I’ve gone through seasons in my business where I was making great money and hustling my ass off 24/7, yet I wasn’t feeling fulfilled or truly happy.
The true measure of success goes far beyond the amount of money in your bank account. Here are 3 things that are more important than making money in your business.
3 Things That Are More Important Than Making Money
1: How people are treated.
No matter how much money your clients pay you, you should treat each and every one of them the same. These people are entrusting their business, their livelihood, and their life’s work to you. Take that responsibility seriously and truly care about your people and treat them well. This goes for both your clients AND your team.
2: How you feel about the work you are doing.
The amount of money you make means nothing if you aren’t loving what you’re doing. Stay true to your values, the type of work you want to be doing that lights you up, and your zone of genius. If you love the work you’re doing, the money will just be icing on the cake.
3: The impact you are creating in the world.
There’s nothing more fulfilling than logging off at the end of the day and knowing that you made an impact on the world that day. Whether it be through an email that touched someone’s heart, a social media post that delivered immense value, or a program build for a course that will transform someone’s life and confidence. When you see the impact you’re having on the world, you’ll start focusing more on that than the money you make from it.
The truly amazing thing about being an entrepreneur is that you get to build your business around the values that matter to you. You get to choose the work you do, the clients you work with, and the impact you have in the world.
When you focus on being a kind, impactful, and value-driven business owner, the income you desire will always follow.
If you’re ready to create the business of your dreams that is in alignment with your soul and core values, let’s build it together inside of The Foundation! From forming your foundation to marketing and serving clients, I’ve got you every step of the way!