What Can Entrepreneurs Learn From Confucius?
Author: Brenda Campbell

The teachings of Confucius have endured for centuries and
remain influential in the thought and lives of many Asian
people and other cultures around the world. Confucius was
a philosopher who emphasised personal and government
morality, justice, sincerity and virtuousness. I wonder
what relevance the words of Confucius have to entrepreneurs
in today's world of immediate gratification, liberal morals
and values and access to endless streams of information?
Here is some of what Confucius had to say.

1. "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do
not stop". We live in a world of speed and instant access,
yet it is common for entrepreneurs to have minimal business
success, on average 17 times, before they reach the
pinnacle of success. It really does not matter how long it
takes, what matters is getting there in the end.

2. "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in
getting up every time we do". These words have been
repeated by leaders throughout time, recently with a little
variation by Sir Winston Churchill who said "Success is not
final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue
that counts." Hmmm, the power of great philosophy is that
it never changes. Such good advice for any entrepreneur.

3. "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the
small man seeks is in others." Looking inside yourself to
find the strength and conviction necessary to achieve
anything that you want is the foundation of modern personal
development programs. Today, this philosophy is couched in
such terms as "lead from the front" or "be the change that
you want to see" and "the only person that you can motivate
is yourself".

4. "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." Today's
philosophers and guru's talk about finding your passion,
having a burning desire or 100% commitment, they could just
as easily say "go for it, with all of your heart".

5. "They must often change who would be constant in
happiness or wisdom." And the baby boomers have thought
that they had the premium on change with frequent comments
that they are change weary or have endured too much change
in their lives. Linking change to happiness and wisdom is
a concept not often heard; yet any entrepreneur is likely
to be living this reality. Others might choose to live a
life with less fulfillment rather than face the change
required to do something different. The idea of seeking
wisdom and happiness through change is exciting and one of
Confucius' philosophies to be embraced.

6. "Things that are done, it is needless to speak
about...things that are past, it is needless to blame."
You attract what you focus on and if you focus on past
hurts or injustices then you will get more of the same.
Blame is a negative emotion and if you focus on blame you
will attract negativity. Instead, use what you do not want
to get focused on what you do want for your future and
speak about that.

7. "Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety,
it is impossible for the character to be established." If
you want to be successful, be in the acquaintance of
successful people. If you want to be a millionaire
associate with millionaires. You will learn much in the
company of others and even more if you carefully select
your role models.

Thousands of years ago or 2009? It seems that the
philosophical teachings remain the same and entrepreneurs
can continue to look to the Masters of every generation to
learn and develop their own unique way of viewing the world
and achieve success.

How do you embrace change and maintain 100% commitment to
your business, even when the going is tough?

How are you using the present moment to prepare for your
future?


About the Author:

Brenda Campbell is an experienced coach and mentor who
works with people all over the world to assist them to
achieve their dreams and desires. If you found this
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http://www.attractsuccess.com.au