The Profitable Artist...SWOT...Weaknesses

Last week I blogged about some of my strengths, as difficult as that was I'm having a harder time posting my weakness list, it's a lot longer. Some of that list will remain written in my personal journal, but there are a few I'm comfortable sharing...

In my list of strengths I mentioned that I am a very patient person, but patience sometimes bumps into a deadline, and often at the end of a painting I rush and cut corners. I discovered this weakness a long time ago, and being aware of this tendency has helped me do better.

Obviously it is better to do things correctly the first time, that is the true shortcut, but I do have a shortcut mentality when I want to get something checked off my to-do list and move on. I should make myself a visual sign that says "Shortcuts are the long way around. Taking shortcuts cuts you short!" There's nothing more frustrating than having to redraw or repaint something because I am not satisfied with the results. Believe me, I've relearned this principle many times!

I am a people pleaser. I want everyone to be happy, and will sometimes do things for others that they can and should do for themselves.

Another serious weakness is saying "NO" to activities and things I would like to accomplish or participate in that will not further my business goals. I find it easy to get very busy doing stuff that isn't very important. Sometimes I can get lost in a novel, or rearranging a little corner of my home, when I need to be painting. I have a lot of other hobbies and interests. Stuff like that.

Creativity sometimes gets in my way...trying new things can be important at times, but sometimes you just have to quit trying new things and stick to your business plan! Cuz it's a good one!

Business plan blogs are coming!

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