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Your GPS for Success by Chris Coltran



Don’t you wish you could just enter the details of your success like you would an address into a GPS in your car or into your smart phone? The problem is that your success is not the “Destination” but the “Journey” or the route you choose to take or drive to reach your final destination. Too many times we get so caught up in the destination of success that we forget to enjoy the journey.

The past two summers we have had the most amazing road trips with my family. I suppose it helps that our two boys are 11 and 8 and good travelers. Except for those tense moments when you hear “Mom” from the back seat and know it is time to quickly pull over because of motion sickness. The reason they have been so great is because my wife and I made the journey from Atlanta up to the cabin in Pennsylvania part of the vacation. Our road trip “Success” was because we made the 900 miles in between fun and interesting. If our focus was only on the cabin or the 900 miles of driving, we wouldn’t have enjoyed all those hours in the Tahoe at all.

The other thing about taking directions from a GPS is that when you make a wrong turn or miss an exit, that wonderful GPS lady always says, “Recalculating,” or “Please make a legal U-turn.” Don’t worry. We have all been there! Your drive towards success is never going to be that easy. When you make a wrong turn, you usually just keep driving until you realize you’re headed in the wrong direction and it is time to recalculate!

I have always defined success as “running from failure to failure with a smile on your face.” When it comes to your own success GPS, you will probably miss a lot of turns and make a few U-turns while headed to your destination. Start enjoying the ride, as it too is a big part of your success. Don’t be so focused on the destination that you forget to take in the scenery along the way.

In my opinion, being an entrepreneur is the best vehicle available for your road trip toward success. I can help you get started down the road to success, and to make sure you never hear the GPS lady tell you to make a “legal U-turn.”

If you’re ready, give me a call or send me an email so we can talk about your Success GPS.

Chris

Chris Coltran is based in Acworth, GA. He is the author of the book, “Selling To Your Grandmother,” and President of C2 Unlimited. He has worked in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, and retail, as well as being a sales and marketing consultant to various companies. Chris is a motivational speaker, having spoken to various groups in the floor covering, furniture, automotive, and service industries. He is also an entrepreneur helping other entrepreneurs become successful. For more information or to contact Chris, he can be found on the web at: www.chriscoltran.com and via email at: chris@chriscoltran.com
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