| The question is, how much time are you willing to | | | | research online to figure out how to train him, and |
| spend, and how well do you want your pet to | | | | some of the training I had to make up along the way. |
| perform? | | | | For example, I taught Charlie how to raise his wings in |
| About eight years ago I purchased a cockatiel I named | | | | the air and say, "Up!" (see photo at bigfishtopdogs.com) |
| Charlie. I had never had a bird before. | | | | - by raising my arms in the air and saying, "Up!". |
| I didn't tell my husband I was buying him; I figured he | | | | Goofy, I know, but the key point is, I learned as I went - |
| would probably tell me I was crazy (we had three cats | | | | I improvised. I did not try to figure it all out before I |
| at the time - that's a different story). My brother in law | | | | brought Charlie home. |
| told me I should name the bird "Lunch", very funny, my | | | | And, just like a good team member, Charlie added |
| brother in law. | | | | some new tricks on his own (unbelievable!). Your team |
| I'll draw some conclusions here. | | | | will do as you do. You work hard, you are dedicated, |
| It is not always advisable to listen to everyone who | | | | you follow a daily plan, and you will be amazed when |
| has an opinion about you starting a new business. | | | | your team acts like you! |
| Now, back to my first question. Do you want a pet | | | | When starting a new business, you are the one who |
| that learns just the basics (a dog who will "sit"), or are | | | | has to determine what your ultimate goal is for your |
| you willing to invest daily time in training your pet to be | | | | business and set a daily schedule that you absolutely |
| extraordinary? The same is true of a business. Do you | | | | adhere to. |
| want meager earnings, and little pleasure - or do you | | | | Are you a part timer who is happy with a one trick |
| want to build a business that is extraordinary? | | | | pony? Or, are you determined to have a rich business |
| In my case, I now have a bird that whistles 5-8 songs, | | | | that is built slowly over time with much dedication? It is |
| depending on his mood, and does about a dozen tricks. | | | | possible to have a business that will give you riches |
| (My favorite song is, "If I Only Had a Brain" from the | | | | and pleasure beyond your wildest dreams. |
| Wizard of Oz... good for a laugh every time.) | | | | Some people just aren't ready for a new pet or a |
| This did not happen overnight. But, as a result of daily | | | | new business - and others will find the greatest |
| input, I have a really, really happy bird! And, I am | | | | rewards in business and pet ownership. Which one are |
| constantly entertained. | | | | you? |
| I had never owned a bird before... it took tons of | | | | |