Posts Tagged ‘Kitchen Nightmares’

We had a great group discussion yesterday at TBN about how to get yourself “up” on those days when you feel lethargic, totally drained and just don’t feel like working. The group came up with:
motivational messages (CD, Tapes), prayer, music, watch a recorded Joel Osteen sermon, exercise, meditation, take a drive and use self talk, remember past successes, keep a Thankful Journal and call a motivated friend.

All of these are great ideas and can work. One TV show I enjoy watching is Kitchen Nightmares. When business just doesn’t seem to be working, I get inspired by the energy of host Gordon Ramsey. He goes into family owned restaurants who are in a mess and usually the owners are really down. He rebuilds their attitude and their business with common sense ideas. By the end of the hour, the owners are charged up, ready to tackle their obstacles and the restaurant is full of happy customers.

Although his beeped-out language is not what I would use, I admire his “kick right square in the seat of the pants” approach as many of the business owners that I coach could use this form of motivation. Since Gordon Ramsey won’t be coming to your business anytime soon, maybe you could use this approach on yourself.

Amazing how far you can go with common sense. My coaching and speaking business is thriving, not because I’m a genius at business, but I look for common sense solutions and provide that kick when needed. It seems to work. Thanks Gordon Ramsey!