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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                           NOVEMBER 22, 2024        |  The Indian Eye 28


              If You Cannot Take Care of Your Parents,




         So How Do You Take Care of Your Business?



                                  Time is one of the most valuable assets in the business world.

           Effective time management is crucial for productivity, innovation, and achieving business goals


                                                                                                              Gaining Blessings Without

                                                                                                              Expectations
                                                                                                              • Caring for your parents is a source of
                                                                                                                immense satisfaction and blessings.
                                                                                                              • This act of selflessness and respect
                                                                                                                brings emotional rewards that go
                                                                                                                beyond material success.
                                                                                                              • When you take care of your par-
                                                                                                                ents without expecting anything in
                                                                                                                return, you receive their blessings,
                                                                                                                which can positively influence your
                                                                                                                personal and professional life.
                                                                                                              • These blessings often manifest as
                                                                                                                increased clarity, motivation, and
                    Hirav Shah                                                                                  a sense of purpose in your business
                                                                                                                endeavors.
              s a business strategist, I un-                                                                  Conclusion
              derstand the relentless drive                                                                   • The relationship between taking
        Arequired for success. Long                                                                             care of your parents and running
        hours, unwavering dedication, and a   Investing in your business is essential, but it should not come at the expense of neglecting   a successful business is deeply in-
        laser focus on growth are often the               other financial responsibilities (File/Agency photo)   tertwined. By dedicating time and
        hallmarks of an entrepreneur’s jour-                                                                    money to your parents, you culti-
        ney.                              • However, dedicating time solely to   development to employee salaries.   vate values of empathy, respect,
            In the fast-paced world of busi-                                                                    and gratitude. These values not
        ness, it’s easy to get caught up in the   business can lead to neglecting oth-  • Investing in your business is essen-  only enhance your personal life but
                                            er essential aspects of life, includ-
                                                                              tial, but it should not come at the
        relentless pursuit of success.      ing family.                       expense of neglecting other finan-  also translate into better business
            Entrepreneurs and business lead-                                                                    practices. As business leaders, it’s
        ers often dedicate countless hours  Importance of Time for Parents    cial responsibilities.            essential to recognize that true suc-
        and significant financial resources to   • Spending time with your parents is  Value of Money for Parents  cess encompasses both profession-
        growing their ventures. However, an   not only a moral responsibility but   • Even if your parents are financially   al achievements and fulfilling per-
        important question arises:          also  a  source  of  emotional  fulfill-  sound, it’s important to contribute   sonal responsibilities. By balancing
        • If you can’t take care of your par-  ment.                          to their well-being.              the two, you create a foundation
          ents, how can you truly take care of   • Just as you dedicate time to your   • If you are investing or spending 1   for sustained growth and holistic
          your business?                    business, it’s vital to allocate time   lakh rupees a month on your busi-  well-being.
        • The answer lies in a delicate dance   to your parents.              ness, consider giving at least 5% of   Exercise: Start Today
          between time and money, two pre-  • If you are giving 10 hours to your   that amount, or 5,000 rupees, to   • Time Exercise: Starting today,
          cious resources that shape both our   business, consider devoting at least   your parents each month.   spend at least 10 minutes a day with
          professional and personal lives.  5% of that time, which amounts to   • This act of giving reinforces the val-
        • This article explores the symbiot-  30 minutes, to your parents each   ues of gratitude and respect, show-  your parents. This can be a phone
                                                                                                                call, a visit, or simply sharing a meal
          ic  relationship  between  caring  for   day.                       ing that you appreciate their role in   together. Gradually increase this
          your parents and running a success-  • This  small  but  significant  gesture   your life and are willing to support   time to 30 minutes as your sched-
          ful business, highlighting the value   can strengthen family bonds and   them as they have supported you.  ule allows.
          of time, money, and the profound   provide  emotional  support, re-      LESSONS LEARNED            • Money Exercise: Begin giving your
          lessons learned along the way.    minding you of the importance of                                    parents a small monthly allowance
               THE VALUE OF TIME            balancing personal and profession-  Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone  as a token of appreciation. Start
                                                                            • Taking care of your parents while
                                            al life.
        Importance of Time in Business          THE VALUE OF MONEY            managing a business teaches you to   with 5,000 rupees or an amount
        • Time is one of the most valuable                                    step out of your comfort zone.    that  you  find  comfortable.  This
                                                                                                                practice not only provides financial
          assets in the business world. Ef-  Value of Money in Business     • It challenges you to balance multi-  support but also shows your respect
          fective time management is crucial   • In the realm of business, financial   ple responsibilities and develop a   and gratitude.
          for productivity, innovation, and   investment  is  crucial  for  growth   holistic approach to life.
          achieving business goals.         and sustainability.             • By prioritizing family, you learn   The writer is a well known Business
        • Business leaders often allocate ex-  • Entrepreneurs often allocate sub-  to manage time and money more   Turnaround Specialist, Astro Strategist,
          tensive hours to planning, strategiz-  stantial funds to various aspects of   effectively, skills that are directly   and BestSelling Author.
          ing, and executing their vision.   their business, from marketing and   transferable to your business.   [email protected]


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