I just had an amazing week. It started out with an unhealthy dose of stress that led to incredible productivity at the beginning of the week. We then had some unforecastable good things start to happen for the business (Note: “what Google gives, Google can take away”). Finally, we made one of those small changes that more than doubled sales conversions — what was remarkable is that it wasn’t even one of ‘those changes’ that we were sure was going to work — instead, it was just something that we thought looked better, and that Daryn and I actually argued about a bit. But, Harold‘s input was well-founded, and the results are incontrovertible.
That isn’t what this post is about, though.
This post is about the tremendous lows I was feeling prior to all of this (last week?). And, a year ago, those lows could have really thrown me for a loop. But now, I’m much more aware of them, and I often think that “if I’m this low today, then there must be some great stuff about to happen.” Well, as always, I’m now in the middle of the great stuff. I have to hope it’s only the beginning of a wicked, long wave, not just a short surge.
For now, I’ll enjoy the high. I recommend that other startup leaders develop their ability to recognize their highs and lows and learn to work through them because there’s always the opposite waiting, right around the corner.
Dave, I really like the seesaw metaphor–accurately describes the bizarre symmetry of the daily/weekly highs and lows…
Yup, exactly.
Most often, Passion is considered the main ingredient for entrepreneurial success. I believe, one can have tons of passion but unless he/she is able to manage the highs&Lows of the journey … the courage to persist in extreme latitudes, passion alone won't take one further. Thanks for pointing that Dave
Totally agree, Robel — glad things are going so well with AppPrizes.