As always, let’s start with the definition of business. As defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary which should be your most trusted source for definitions, the word business has a variety of meanings and interpretations.
For the purpose of this writing, the related definition is dealings or transactions especially of an economic nature. Another meaningful and related definition is serious activity requiring time and effort and usually the avoidance of distractions.
BUSINESS may be an inclusive term but specifically designates the activities of those engaged in the purchase or sale of commodities or in related financial transactions. As an Accountant, I know that accounting is the language of business.
To be effective and efficient in any business, you should operate with a goal and purpose to delivery a quality service. This can be hard to accomplish in our current way of life or it can be more seamless with the right tools.
Four (4) Best Tools for Business
Ignition, formerly Practice Ignition is the #1 software for my business and I would not trade it for the world. With this software there is no need for an A/R department.
The unmatched payroll software of all time is Gusto, end of story. As a seasoned accounting professional with many years of experience, Gusto is prime.
If you want to influence the people, we recommend Kajabi for online business.
QuickBooks is the only way to go and each platform of the other platforms integrate seamlessly with this accounting software. Kajabi is a slight exception as transactions.
With so many resources available with claims of helping you conduct business effectively, you should be careful not to use too many tools. For example, it does not take a lifetime of tools and software to be administrative efficient in your business.
For me, I have found four (4) simple and easy to use software to advance business goals and accomplishments at my accounting firm.
Our bonus software is Melio for free bill payments through QuickBooks–a must have! Contact our best business expert to help you get started with any software.
Life without purpose is like a ship without a sail (Barrett, T.L., 1971). You cannot reach your “lifetime truth” destination unless you are breathing and navigating your purpose. So what is the meaning of purpose?
According to Merriam-Webster, purpose is defined as 1) something set up as an object or end to be attained : INTENTION; 2) a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution (on purpose, by intent : INTENTIONALLY).
If you are living your life with no intent, what are you living to attain? What is your lifetime truth? What makes you execute? I state that one of my life mantras is “if you love living, life will love you back.” So, loving life is the first step of the process.
To me, we all have passions embedded in us, so why go through life despondent and confined with intent?
Don’t be Afraid of Living Life on Purpose
As the definition states, purpose is an action in course of execution. For me, this means living your purpose of intent.
As an example, my truth for this site began as a segue to live the drives of my heart’s desires. To live my lifetime truth without restrictions.
The prime intent of my journey is a script of truth and lifetime substance. However, I will admit that although self-actualization has been good, I am somewhat concerned of the voyage. Why? Because it is a new platform and description of life that is new to me.
My background is a steady corporate America income on a consistent basis, and online “business” is newfangled with uncertainty.
Does this mean that I should give up my determination for lifetime truth? The answer is no. Instead, I often remind myself that the ““Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself” – Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Embrace your Truth
As I transition to embrace my truth, passion and purpose, I try very hard not to allow my fear to play a role in the process. I find myself thinking of the birds and the bees and how they survive life without climbing the corporate ladder.
What is there existence truth?
MATTHEW 6:25 Confirmed by my cousin Dom in a conversation on March 8, 2020 in a conversation not related to this post dated 7 months ago #butGod
Thus, I move on with my desire and determination to live my truth and share beliefs that I am passionate about which are wholeheartedly embedded as a substance of my life.
Be More Productive in Life
As researched by Lisa Lai in the journal “Managing When the Future is Unclear” (HBR, 2019 Jan 09), strategic uncertainty can feel like slogging through mud. Leaders avoid investments. Decisions are deferred. Resources are frozen. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt drive bad behavior and personal agendas.
She goes on to say that, even so, companies often succeed or fail based on their managers’ ability to move the organization forward precisely at times when the path ahead is hazy…. In the meantime, be productive.
Although the HBR journal relates to managing an organization, for me it applies to living life on purpose such that we are our own organization. In other words, we must move our life purpose forward, especially when the deduction is unclear. So, for me, the same rules of the journal apply to myself as my own organization.
“My mind, body and soul are the employees and the team.”
Moreover, the journal speaks to delivering value and focusing on what you can control; take pragmatic action; embrace short-term strategies, a discrete set of priorities; and cultivating emotional steadiness. For me, all of these elements are reasonable inside of my own organization.
Conclusion
You cannot execute your lifetime truth with a life without purpose. It is more encouraging and fulfilling to live life in pursuit of your passion and embracing your truth. Function your life as your own organization and remember to stay productive in the execution.
Also, this is not a drive to quit your day job, because you can execute your passion as a volunteer, a side hustle or even on the job, employing your truth. Whatever you do and how you do it, just remember to “do it” (execute) and “do it” (execute) with intent.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines truth as 1) the body of real things, events and facts: ACTUALITY; 2) the state of being the case: FACT; and 3) a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality.
In the Merriam-Webster thesaurus, truth is labeled as accuracy, actuality, authenticity, correctness, credibility, honesty, trustworthiness, truthfulness, veracity, dependability and reliability. It states that its synonyms are factuality and verity.
Truth and Integrity
“Integrity is your only collateral” as mentioned in my last post. I feel that people struggle with truth today and therefore, it is hard to trust one another. I am not being judgmental here, but I feel that it is important to realize the value of truth and how it relates to trust. With varying social media outlets, it is easy to disguise the truth and pretend to be someone or something that we are not. Again, no judgment here, but at times it is difficult to discern the truth from reality in today’s world.
What’s more, people may not tell the truth in your face, eye-to-eye which is worse in my viewpoint. I had a recent experience where a co-worker called himself expressing empathy for me regarding a personal situation that I went through. He stated, “I called you a few times but you did not answer, I am sorry to hear about (my situation)?” I felt as though he was being very sincere and expressing his truth. However, when I checked my call log, I did not see a missed call from him. I was devastated.. pretty much worse than the personal situation I had gone through.
Truth and Trust
Recently, I took an individual and team dynamics course as a MBA student and the information that we learned about trust was fascinating. According to Paul J. Zak in “The Neuroscience of Trust,” a survey of 1,095 working adults in the U.S. revealed that the U.S. average for organizational trust was 70% (out of a possible 100%) with one firm scoring an abysmally low 15%.
As a result of the experience I had with my co-worker, I think that I am now a part of the other 30% that do not trust organizations and/or the people inside of organizations (jokingly.. kind of).
For me, I believe that we should build our legacies on the foundation of truth and trust will manifest after. Thus, the end result will improve quality of life with a focus on truth, facts and actuality. It has been worth it to me. What is your truth?
