Episode 249: Get Inspired, Then Take Action

In this week’s podcast, we are going to get MOTIVED and TAKE ACTION. I am so thrilled all of you get so inspired but it is time to do something with that inspiration I am going to tell you how you can motivate yourself to take action and what to analyze to make sure you continue to take action. Biggest Takeaways: Inspiration and Results Many people get inspired but no one really does anything about it. We are going to jump in and get motivated. It is time to take action! Actions to Take Just trying to figure it out... that is the worst thing you can do. There are so many positive actions you can take from your inspiration. Think about them all and use your resources. Get Motivated and Get Uncomfortable Taking the proper steps to get motivated and actually do something with your inspiration can be challenging. But what happens when you get challenged? You get uncomfortable? Then what... you do something about it. Recognize the time you stepped out of your comfort zone and think about what happened when you did. Show Highlights What is Being Done with Your Inspiration? (3:30) Actions that can be taken from Your Inspiration (5.30) How to Get Motivated and Take Action (9.20) Acknowledge the Challenges You Overcome (10.55) What do You do When You Get Inspired? (12.40) Links Bella's email [email protected] Mastermind Mel Robbin's 5 Second Rule Share The Show Did you enjoy the show? We would love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review! Click this link – Bella In Your Business Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button below the artwork Go to the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section Click on ‘Write a Review' Transcript: This is episode 249 of Bella in Your Business. Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book, The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business. So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today I literally just got off a coaching call and knew exactly what I wanted to talk to you guys about. I want to give a big shout-out to Adriana for a great coaching call together. We talked about something that I wanted to share with you today, and that's basically what to do when you're inspired. Because here's the thing I hear all the time: “Bella, you're so inspiring. You're so motivating.” And I'm like, that's great, but you can't take that to the bank, you guys. Today, I'm going to blow the lid off of that because there are a lot of things you're listening to in this podcast, which is great. You know about the things I talk about. You've heard them. You binge on Bella. But what have you produced? What have you actually done? I love hearing that you’re inspired—but what have you implemented? I want to know right now. Write me at [email protected]. I’ve told you so many amazing stories about how people in the mastermind are doing things like hiring three or four people at once and getting them all through the interview and training process within one week. What? Yeah, because throughout COVID they were actually working on it. But I don’t need to beat you over the head about that because you already know the stories. As I was on this coaching call, something was brought up that some of your friends or family—or people in other groups—might tell you: “Just figure it out as you go.” No, don’t do that. Please don’t do that. If you figure it out as you go, that’s no better than falling on your face trying to go skateboarding when you’ve never done it before—no pads, no helmet, no clue. You’ll end up bruised and bleeding with gravel in your skin. Don’t do that. “Figure it out as you go” is one of the worst pieces of advice you can follow. You’ll spend money in random places and have nothing to show for it. Even worse, you’ll waste a lot of time. Last I checked, none of you are walking around saying, “I have so much time on my hands.” I know you’re running around right now, and I hope that you’re either celebrating the fact that you spent 2020 creating systems and processes to onboard fast—both clients and employees—or you’ve realized you need to brush up on those skills. In any case, being motivated or inspired without taking action means nothing. Every episode, I give you a goal or focus point, and I really want to encourage you to take that seriously. Don’t just keep listening. I love that you listen, share it, and post about it—but don’t just keep absorbing. Do something. The reason people say “figure it out as you go” is because they don’t have structure. And when people told me that, I asked, “How big is their business? How successful are they? How much do they have in the bank?” Usually, the answer is “not much.” So consider your source. If you want to know what to do when you get inspired, surround yourself with other inspiring people. Get in a community that will help you achieve your goals. Don’t always be the biggest person in the room—sometimes you want to be surrounded by people bigger than you. You want to be around winners, not naysayers or Debbie Downers telling you what you can’t do. When things like virtual consultations or interviews come up and most of the industry balks, there are others doing it successfully—growing their staff, working less, and actually taking vacations. I’ve never seen so many six-figure business owners taking time off with family as I do now. Meanwhile, others are suffocating in their business—and it doesn’t have to be that way. You listen to these podcasts, get motivated and inspired—but what do you do with it? I am begging you: do something with it. Join a community. State your goals to people who care, people who know what a real goal is, people who will ask you how it’s going. Surround yourself with people who face challenges and keep pushing. Be around people who have a healthy relationship with fear. Fear is always there—it’s there for me, it’s there for you. The difference is what we do with it. Does it paralyze you or push you to act? The biggest thing you can do as a business owner is make decisions—even wrong ones. Just keep moving forward. When you’re inspired, move forward. Try something. Take a step. Use that energy. And like Mel Robbins says in The 5 Second Rule—count down: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1—and do it. Psych yourself up, get momentum, and act. When people step out despite fear, they realize the thing they dreaded wasn’t that bad. Ask yourself: what’s the worst that could happen? When you finish a podcast feeling inspired but unsure what to do, take a step forward. Guys, I appreciate you listening to this podcast. I love your feedback, but I beg you to take action. A lot of you are doers, but I know many of you are lurking in the shadows—listening while you’re walking dogs, tired, hungry, dehydrated, or up late worrying. Maybe you’re going through something hard—family struggles, business chaos, burnout. Life wasn’t meant to feel like that. And if you’re a jumper, it’s my goal to show you there is hope. I believe I was put on this earth to inspire hope, especially in pet sitters and dog walkers. You can do this—but you have to be around people who are doing it too. You started this business for a reason—freedom, security, choices. Business should give you options, not trap you. So what do you do when you get inspired? Get around other inspiring people. Surround yourself with those who challenge you, who make you a little uncomfortable. Growth only happens outside your comfort zone. Let’s talk about that. When was the last time you were uncomfortable? For me, it’s scuba diving—I get seasick, my ears hurt, and I doubt myself. But I push through because that discomfort stretches me. Same with dancing—I feel awkward, but I do it anyway. I get around people better than me, and I fight through negative thoughts. As your coach, I know I need to stay uncomfortable to grow—and I want you to do the same. So what do you do when you get inspired? Get uncomfortable. Take steps. Move forward. Do things you’re not used to doing. Prove to yourself that you can do hard things—not because life forces you to, but because you choose to grow. Build mental resilience by challenging yourself. When you’re inspired and uncertain, draw confidence from all the times you’ve overcome discomfort before. You’ll know you can do hard things. It’s conditioning your mind—reading, listening, learning, and surrounding yourself with others doing the same. This is your invitation to join the Mastermind. That’s what funds this podcast and allows me to help you. What do you do when you get inspired? Do you act or just move on to the next task? What’s one thing you’ll do today? Email me at [email protected] or tag me online. I want to see you move from inspiration to action. If you follow my weekly emails, you know my in-person intensives are booking fast. I’ve done some incredible sessions—Chicago, DC, and beyond—and they’ve been amazing. If you want me in your business physically, reach out. I’m doing about two intensives a month now. So what do you do when you get inspired? Let me know. It’s not enough to be motivated—you have to turn it into action. I love you guys. Remember to always keep jumping. So what did you think? Did you love this episode? I sure hope you did because I put a lot of love into this for you. The best way you can show me that is by going to iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or wherever you listen to your podcast and leaving a review. I just might read it on the next episode. I also want to remind you that when life gets you down, remember to always keep jumping. Thanks for listening.