This last semester, we were assigned to read a book called “Chick-fil-A” that was written by the founder. Here is what I learned from that book.
With any business I want to have, I need to start somewhere. Maybe starting with a dream, then pursuing it. I can’t just let a dream drift away, I should act on it. If it fails, I should try again. If it succeeds, I may choose to expand. I am what I push myself to be.
No matter where I come from, I can still have a bright future. It’s not about where I started, it’s about how I finish. So I can’t let any past burdening situations affect my business in the future or hopes for my future business; I need to persevere and go forward.
I need to have passion for what I’m doing. I won’t want to put the amount of effort needed into my business if I don’t like it. Passion is important.
Commitment is a necessity. I have to be able to follow through and finish what I start. Being committed to my business will assure customers that I care – that this is what I love to do, and I enjoy serving them.
Consistency can’t be lacking. Customers will more or less demand it and it’s necessary in a good business. Showing people I am consistent with my good quality, good service, and good prices will be beneficial.
Another thing that is important in business, is that I don’t get too greedy. I can’t get so excited about the income that I try to expand my business too quickly or too much too soon. I need to take it one step at a time, the profits will come.
Loyalty is necessary, especially if I’m going to be dealing with employees.
I have to be trustworthy in order to gain the confidence of my customers.
If I have perseverance, passion, commitment, consistency, contentment, and loyalty, my business will have many of the attributes needed to succeed.
-Maria(:
