I start my work week on Sundays. Sundays are the days for laundry, catching up on things, finishing off projects, etc. This week was supposed to be the time when I completed a major house remodeling project with the family. Of course, the family was not into it all. They'd rather be relaxing on the "weekend". They don't understand how I want to start my work day on a Sunday. It is strange for them, but since Sunday is the first day of the week, and not Monday, I purposely planned it this way. Boy, did this cause lots of confusion.
Confusion! Speaking of which. Drawing from the introduction, I want to add that there was another similar incident this week. It had to do with my business. I am a sole proprietor, but that does not mean that I run my businesses alone. I do incorporate the help of others; primarily, my family members.
What's wrong with these two scenarios? One thing, whether you are a starting a home project or running your own business, you have to ensure that the people you will be working with, have what they need to assist you. They must be interested in your projects and business tasks. They must be well-equipped with the knowledge and the tools to help you. They must be made to see the benefits in the project/tasks they are completing.
I had to realize that my enthusiasm for these projects/tasks we were working on, wasn't necessarily shared by my family. On that note, I had to do all the things listed above. Whether it's a family member you are working with, a business partner, co-worker, or employee/associate, you need to make sure you do these things. Projects have to be completed. But if we make them "beneficial" to those involved, then projects will have a far more better chance at being completed more efficiently, more rapidly, even more pleasantly. This means great teamwork, and more productivity.
On a happy note, we did complete all our projects, and yesterday, the family enjoyed a day at our local fitness center. We played some basketball after all our projects were complete.
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