You’re familiar with that old axiom of April showers bringing may flowers. I can say that at least here in my area, we’ve not yet seen too many showers yet, but I know they are coming!
Rain brings life. I often have to catch myself mid-grumble about the rain and try to remember that it’s essential for new growth. All the beautiful flowers and vegetation that I enjoy in the summer is because of that necessary precipitation earlier.
If you want to be enjoying your own summer cornucopia, then I suggest you start making it “rain” now. For most business, the fruits of your labor often will take time to develop and sprout. What you’re earning today was planted weeks or months ago. So if you’re not satisfied with your current state of affairs, then you need to see how to become a “rainmaker.”
Of note, I’m not just referring to revenue. I am more focusing on your activities and behaviors to improve yourself personally and professionally. This means your health, your fitness, your discretionary time, and your volunteer activities, to name a few. If you’ve lagged on asking for referrals, creating new products and services, or taking time to strategize and implement initiatives and projects, then this will be the time to begin raining so you can bloom by summer.
Bottom line – nothing grows without “rain.” That includes you. If you don’t want to be in the same position in 3 months as you are today, then do something about it starting now. Those that don’t do anything become stagnant just complain about it and decline. Those that do commit to active rainmaking get to enjoy their just rewards and bask in their gardens.
Which one will you be?
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This week’s quote –
“It’s better to be a lion for a day, than a sheep all your life.”
