Who are the happiest people in business?

The happiest people in business are easy to spot. They love what they do. And just as it shows when people work through gritted teeth, we also notice when people are enjoying what they do.

Here’s what we can learn from them and why owning a business you love is essential, if you want to be successful.

YESSSS! It’s Friday!!!

I have to admit finding it really weird, that anyone would build a business that they don’t love. Yet, we see it all the time. Look at any social network on a Friday and what will you see? You’ll see business owners so ecstatic their terrible working week is finally over, that they feel they must shout it out to everyone who follows them. None feel compelled to show that level of excitement about their business during the week.

In stark contrast, I know a lot of very successful business owners and every one of them is passionate about their business. They have deliberately created businesses, which are consistent with their values and beliefs. Work, in many ways, doesn’t feel like working. So, they work every day in a business that makes them feel energized, fulfilled… and happy!

Here’s why this makes all the difference

Because they love their businesses, they willingly embrace the hustle. In other words, they do 100% of the work, not 100% of the things they feel comfortable with, like most business owners.

Think of it like this:

Someone who passionately wants to become a rock star, will willingly practice the guitar every day. Their vision of being a rock star is so compelling, that they happily, willingly do the work of practising the same chords over and over again. A kid forced by their parents to learn the guitar, will do as little as possible. They will look for excuses not to practice.

The lesson here is clear. Build a business you love. It’s your business and you have freedom to either transform it into something that inspires you — or start a new business with the lessons learned.

It makes no sense on any level, to own a business, to have full control… and not build something that you love with a passion.