It’s an especially vicious trait of entrepreneurs, the need to “do it myself.”  Sometimes, it really feels required, “Only I can see my vision…” Or, sometimes we take it on, “Oh, give it to me, by the time you figure it out, I could have it done…” Or, sometimes we don’t trust, “I’ve been burned before. I don’t want that again…”

But the truth is, we can’t do it alone.  Those visions you have of multi-millions or large corporate contracts or thousands of book sales, won’t happen because of just you alone. Entrepreneurs who believe that they can, often burn out or burn up, and lose their businesses anyway.

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps you resolved to get fit, to lose weight, to save more money, or to drink less alcohol. Or your resolution may have been more altruistic: to help those in need, or to reduce your carbon footprint. But are you keeping your resolution?

We are not yet far into 2010, but studies show that fewer than half of those who make New Year’s resolutions manage to keep them for as long as one month. What does this tell us about human nature, and our ability to live either prudently or ethically?

If you could be the outsider in your life, what would you see? Do you like what you see? You always have the option to just stand still and let someone else or others move you by deciding which way you should go. Perhaps this method has gotten you far, but it might not take you in the direction you need to go. Growth is the first order of the universe; the purpose of your existence. Therefore, there has to be a productive outcome in all you do. In order to know in which direction you need to grow, you need to discover what is really important to you and live under your own terms based on a supportive value system. And for that, you need to know what your values are. Recalibrating your scale of values can prove challenging, but determination will be your main power tool.

Do you know how special you are? You’re God’s unique creation. You’re precious! Why are you so limited in your life then? Why do you make decisions based on your poor self esteem? Why do you settle for less? If you want to lead a more positive life, think positive thoughts. Stop being negative about yourself, you are golden. Trust your instincts and connect with your inner most desires. Opportunities multiply as they are seized (Sun Tzu). From now on, allow your inner light to shine onto the dark challenges that lie ahead.  Don’t expect it to be a smooth sailing. But if your mind is ready for bigger dreams, you’re ready to sail for success!