In such a fast-paced society, change is inevitable. We, as individuals, must change to adapt to new developments taking place in our surroundings. Even as we grow old, we are influenced by factors that facilitate the change in us.
However, growth is an option; why? Let us take an example to understand this better.
As a child, we are ingrained with certain values and beliefs. As we grow old, we find ourselves adapting to changes throughout life, but our basic thought process remains the same. To change this deep-rooted thinking process, we must choose to grow and evolve.
If we have a look at this concept from an entrepreneur’s point of view, then we see that growth is not optional but necessary for survival. As a business owner, you must tackle and adapt the changes made both internally as well as externally- and this you cannot avoid. With that, reinventing the brand identity to cater to the ever-changing market is also unavoidable.
Surviving in the cut-throat environment is brutal. We must think of ourselves as business owners and individuals who sell their skills and time to companies. Once the need for your skills and time is complete, you must leave and move on to the next project.
The idea is to reinvent yourself as an individual prepared to take on a challenge, which will eventually lead to growth. When you grow and amass different skill sets, you will be in high demand by employers or individual contractors, translating to greater opportunities.
It is hard to change for some people, and for some, it is hard to break out of a mold. It might be scary for some and an exciting challenge for others. What you need to keep in mind is that you must let go of your comfort zone, and it is only then, you will be able to grow.
In the corporate world, the concept of ‘tenure’ has been destroyed. The time when managers used to have a tenure of 25 years and more has been shifted to 3.5 years now. This was implemented so that the companies could ensure the induction of fresh blood every three or four years. A new way of thinking is required to propel a business to new heights.
Such measures are taken to challenge our old belief systems and reinvent them to accommodate this generation’s demands.
Abandoning old ways and adopting new ones is not easy, and therefore, many get stuck in the same position. Not being able to grow robs them of great opportunities coming their way. As human beings, we can both change and growth; we just need to put in the effort.
As time goes by, you will be presented with many opportunities to reinvent yourself; it will be up to you to seize them. It is crucial to make the most out of the golden opportunities and then move on to the next. As an individual, a business owner, or a corporation, you must avoid stagnation and continue to evolve to stay relevant in this competitive environment.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill McKee has been a business owner since 1993 and built several successful businesses. He has a fascination for understanding different business models and really enjoys helping people. For those reasons, he has been a franchise consultant since 2007 and has helped well over a hundred people to be awarded franchises. If you are interested to see what is available in your area, contact Bill at (972) 767-8433 or Bill@TheFranchiseConsultingCompany.com.