The 1997 Chumbawamba song “Tubthumping” is my anthem when it comes to getting through business challenges.
If you don’t recognize the song by its name, you will certainly recognize it by its lyrics. The most famous line of the song (the one we all scream at the top of our lungs) is:
“I get knocked down, but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down.” – Chumbawamba, Tubthumping
As business owners, there are so many times when a project kicks our ass.
Our timeline falls apart, we don’t get everything we need in time, or we change our minds on the execution halfway through.
When that happens it’s so tempting to throw in the towel and just choose something else to focus on. But, you can’t give up.
If you want to succeed in your business you have to see your projects through. You have to be resilient. Being resilient means facing business challenges head on, picking up the pieces, and sometimes, even starting all over again with a new strategy.
Here’s why you have to be resilient and get back up again when it comes to your business projects.
Each project gets you closer to your end goal and ideal business.
When you choose a project, chances are you choose it for a reason.
Typically each project is in place to help make your processes easier, attract more ideal clients, or grow your business.
When you give up on a project, you are giving up on a chance to make your business better.
Each project is a chance to learn something new.
It’s true, not everything is going to go the way you want, and that’s okay!
Failure is inevitable and necessary. Failure teaches you lessons that will make you better for the future.
Next time you want to give up, sing your anthem and get back to work.
Hi! I’m Jen! I have over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. Today, I am the founder of Women Conquer Business, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community build sustainable businesses. I’m a frequent guest speaker and trainer. Get access to my free business growth accelerator and hang out with me on my weekly women in business podcast, Women Conquer Business.