As entrepreneurs, we are constantly in a state of learning. Whether it be about our business processes or procedures, ourselves or those around us, there is constantly new knowledge and skills available to us that we can use to better ourselves and our biz.

I believe, however, that the most impactful business lessons are often learnt from the people, animals, places, and cultures that we experience outside of our time “working”. ⁠

In fact, some of my most important lessons in business have been learnt from this guy:

Five Lessons From Jake

For those of you who don’t know, this is Jake, my mini Australian Shepard pup. In his short life, Jake has taught me…

We can go farther and have more fun in packs (when we’re together). ⁠
We should never be afraid to use our voice. ⁠
The gold is found when we venture off the beaten path. ⁠
Self-care and resting are essential. ⁠
No matter how big the obstacle may seem, there is always a way to move through it or around it. ⁠

We are told to get a university degree, to listen to all the podcasts and read all the self-help books. Don’t get me wrong, I strongly believe that continual educational learning is essential to your business’ success. But I also believe that we find the most amazing realizations in our everyday lives.

Looking Around Us

All we need to do is simply take the time to be present and look. Instead of constantly looking ahead at “what’s next”, taking a moment to shift your focus to what surrounds you, reward yourself for how far you’ve come and all that you’ve accomplished and the universe will reward you in return. Sometimes we just need a reminder of what we already have.

Lessons can come to us in a limitless number of forms....in love, in friendships and relationships, in money, in champagne, in careers, in health, in fitness, in freedom, in support, in books, in knowledge, and, of course, in dogs.

The more we stop to appreciate the lessons around us in the everyday and take in the abundance we already have, the more abundance we will attract!