The Healthy Mind and Body: The Key to a Successful Pawn Business
Last year, for about four or five months, I had a tremendous amount of discomfort in my hips. I couldn't run nor exercise, and it simply made me feel as if I wasn't myself. To summarize the lengthy story, I went to see a physical therapist and felt better soon after.
How does this relate to you as a pawnbroker?
If you're like most pawnbrokers, you want to make more money while enjoying it! However, if you're not in a good physical and mental condition, that's simply not possible. That's why it's so important to take care of your body and mind.
There's no question that a healthy mind and body are key to success in any business. But when it comes to pawn businesses, this is especially true.
Why?
Because if you're not feeling your best physically or mentally, it will show in your work. You'll make fewer sales, customer reviews are not going to increase, and you won't enjoy your work as much. That's why it's so important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
The pawnbrokers I know growing up were not the healthiest bunch and I can't tell you how many times I've heard people in the pawn industry say, "I just don't have time to take care of myself." The pawnbroker's health and wellbeing often fall to the bottom of the priority list. And it shouldn't!
A healthy mind and body are key to a successful pawn business. When you're feeling run down, it's tough to focus on your work. You make more mistakes, and you certainly don't enjoy it as much.
If we want to grow our business, we must first look after "ourselves" as leaders before we can take care of our families and our teams.
Do you recall the phrase, "Put on your oxygen mask before assisting others"? Why do you think this is the case? It's because when you don't have enough oxygen in your body, you wouldn't be able to help the person sitting next to you.
Or when you're not feeling well, you can't help anyone else. You're of no use to anyone in that state!
The same is true for our pawn business. We need to be in top condition if we want to make money and enjoy it!
There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves: eat healthy foods, get regular exercise, get enough sleep, visit your doctor, and manage stress. All of these things are important for maintaining a healthy mind and body.
When we take care of ourselves, we're more alert, energetic, positive, and motivated. We're able to think more clearly and make better decisions. This leads to a successful pawn business!
So how do you start taking care of yourself?
- The first step is to make a commitment to yourself.
- Next, find out what you need to do to stay healthy and make a plan to do it.
- Finally, put that plan into action!
It's not always easy, but it's worth it!
When we're in good health, both our minds and bodies work better. We can accomplish more and enjoy life more. So take care of yourself – your pawn business depends on it.
Yigal Adato
Yigal is a 3rd generation pawn broker, and is now a mentor, coach and educator with the pawnbroking industry.
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