You work in business. You have a clear pattern of operating, and feel satisfied when you've made progress. In other words, you take the things you do in life seriously. But somehow, other areas of life seem to fall through the cracks more easily. How can you learn to succeed in your personal life the way you do professionally? Is it possible to apply the same principles you use at work to things like personal relationships and hobbies?
You absolutely can. And it's not that hard, actually. Pretty much everything in life can be approached in a practical manner if you think about it in the right terms. Let's think about some ways that you can do this.
Forming relationships
It may seem silly, but making friends and even finding romantic partners can be tackled in much the same way that a business project can. If you live in Belgium, for example, it might seem hard to meet new people. But the truth is that dating in Belgium can be just like taking on a new job.
Think about it this way:
- Focus on your goals. This doesn't mean asking a woman to marry you on the first date, but keep your goals in mind as you are forming relationships. If your initial meetings seem fun but not sustainable, you might want to move on.
- Do your due diligence. People often fail to understand their partners' practical habits sufficiently, which leads to relationships breaking down. Talk to your partner about their financial habits, credit scores, tendency to acquire debt, etc, and make sure their habits align with yours.
- Think about how you can complement each other. The best relationships are ones where you and your partner can work as a team. One of you might be better with numbers, for example, and the other has more of a long-term vision. Again, you don't have to figure all this out on your first date, but keep in mind how your strengths might complement each other in the long term.
Picking up hobbies
You might have also put off recreation because of your devotion to work. However, having hobbies is a necessary part of life as they allow you to shift your focus on a regular basis. With them, too, you can use your business mindset as a practical tool:
- Create a business plan! Why not? Think about where you want to go and what you need to get there. It will help you stay focused and set mini-goals along the way.
- Schedule your hobby regularly. You won't get anywhere with a new hobby unless you take it seriously and find a way to fit it into your regular schedule. Doing this will not only help keep you on track, but also help you take it seriously. Whether it be sports, crafts, or something else, be sure to allot sufficient time for it.
- Create a budget. While some hobbies don't require money, others do. If learning to fly is something you've always wanted to do, you will have to set aside funds for it. So think of how much you will need over the course of six months or a year, and make sure it is feasible.
- Use best practices, and whatever technology works best for you. If you are really going to take your new hobby seriously, you should think about the techniques that work best for you and apply them. Also, try to use whatever tools are available, such as a fitbit or other sort of measuring instrument, to assess your progress.
- Try to be efficient. If you really are a workaholic, you will try to get the most out of each practice session that you have because time lost is time wasted. Taking this approach will both help you focus and also see steady improvement in your new endeavor.
Relax and have fun!
Using a business mindset to approach other areas of life can be very useful and help keep you on track. But you should also remember to enjoy yourself or you will turn every relationship and casual pastime into another job. If you approach new things with the right balance and check out SoulMatcher for the best in dating apps, you will be sure to both succeed and end up happy in the end!
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