Business Owner Discusses Sustaining Passion: After Years in Family Enterprise, Maintaining Flame of Devotion
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In an inspiring testament to the enduring spirit of entrepreneurship, a successful business leader shares insights on how to maintain passion for one's work over the long term. With a career spanning more than three decades, this entrepreneur continues to exhibit enthusiasm and dedication, refusing to retire or slow down.
"I believe that passion is sustained by daily habits and intentional choices," the entrepreneur asserts. This conviction is evident in their daily life, as they still look forward to the work they do every day. They express no plans to retire or stop working until the Lord calls them home.
The entrepreneur's approach to running a family business is not solely focused on profitability. Instead, it revolves around maintaining excitement to lead. They refresh their approach to work regularly, seeking new projects, routines, or experiences to keep the spark alive.
Celebrating progress is another key aspect of their strategy. Every achievement, no matter how small, is acknowledged and celebrated, with credit given to each member of the family and team. This practice fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared success, further fuelling the passion that drives the business forward.
Entrepreneurs can learn from this approach, adopting strategies that help sustain their passion for their business over the long term. These include setting clear, actionable goals that align with a long-term vision, developing core entrepreneurial traits such as resilience, creativity, leadership, and self-awareness, maintaining a healthy perspective, committing to authentic core values, embracing change as opportunity, building a supportive network, and maintaining work-life balance.
By following these principles, entrepreneurs can create a foundation for lasting passion. These strategies connect their daily efforts to meaningful growth and well-being, ensuring sustained enthusiasm for their business over the long haul.
The entrepreneur, who has been running a family business for over 30 years since retiring from Manulife, is a shining example of the power of passion in business. Their story serves as a reminder that with the right mindset and approach, entrepreneurs can turn their dreams into reality and enjoy a fulfilling, passionate journey in the world of business.
[1] Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 2021 [2] Harvard Business Review, 2020 [3] Forbes, 2019 [4] The Wall Street Journal, 2018 [5] Inc., 2017
"Despite running a family business for over 30 years, this successful entrepreneur, formerly with Manulife, continues to demonstrate passion for finance and business, showing that it's possible to sustain entrepreneurship careers over the long term."
"In line with their belief in the role of daily habits in maintaining passion, this entrepreneur proactively seeks new projects, routines, or experiences to keep their entrepreneurship ventures exciting and fresh."
"By adopting strategies such as setting clear goals, developing leadership traits, celebrating achievements, building a supportive network, and maintaining work-life balance, this entrepreneur exemplifies the potential for fulfilling, passionate business and careers in Cebu or any other location."
