Taking the time to research and learn about your business is important. The success of your business rides on you being educated about what you are trying to do or sell. Reading books will not only expand your knowledge, it will improve many other characteristics that we need in order to be successful.
1. Reading is an active mental process – Unlike TV, books make you to use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter.
2. It is a fundamental skill builder – Every good course on the planet has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussion and you can learn at your own pace.
3. Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places – You’re probably wondering how expanding your knowledge about other cultures and places can build your business. Well, as you know, not all cultures are the same so by learning more about the customs of other people, you can expand your business even further.
4. Improves concentration and focus – Books require you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small chunks of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, like a muscle, you will get better at concentration.
5. Builds self-esteem – By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self esteem. No matter what topics you’re reading about, the more educated you are on it the more confident you will be when sharing what you’ve learned.
6. Improves memory – Reading books statistically improve overall memory. So therefore when you turn to books for educating yourself you will naturally remember more than by listening to someone.
7. Improves creativity – By reading more books and exposing yourself to new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more creative ideas. This could help you drastically when trying to come up with ways to expand your business or earn new customers by promoting.
8. Saves money – Reading books that help you develop your skills saves money. Reading books on how someone went bankrupt will be a warning to you against repeating their mistakes. Being an expert on your business will help you make less mistakes and see success quicker.
9. Decreases mistakes – Although I would never suggest putting off an important goal because you fear making mistakes, it is still important to sharpen the saw. Like I said above, when you gather the deep and wide wisdom that books can provide, you are less apt to make mistakes.
10. Builds your expertise – When you have your own business, it’s important to know what your business is about. You don’t want to try selling a product to someone that you know nothing about. Being an expert on your chosen business will help build trust with clients and help you gain new clients easier.
Ronne B
Recent Comments