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No, we’re not going to be talking specifically about vegetables. At the 5 Days in July conference last year, Paul Smithson told us a great story regarding how we can stay focused in our business and do the things we need to do without procrastinating.

I know some people will say to outsource what you don’t like to do, but here’s the reality. Most people, when just starting out, do not have the money or resources to hire people. It’s also a really great idea to learn how to do things yourself so that when you are in a position to outsource, you’ll know if the people you hired are doing the job correctly.

Being a home business owner requires a lot of discipline and it is easy to get distracted when you have kids, pets, the internet, phone, outside noises, etc.

So, how do you get the tasks done that you really don’t like to do?

There are some days when you “just don’t feel like it.” You don’t feel like exercising, you don’t feel like working on your link building, you don’t feel like creating new content, you don’t feel like eating right.

We all have those days. Today was one for me. After dropping Emily off from school, I usually get home, park the car and then go straight out for a power walk / run. Today, I just didn’t feel like it, but I did anyway.

It’s supposed to rain later this afternoon, so I knew that I wouldn’t be able to go out later on and would have to wait until tomorrow.

I really just didn’t feel like it, but once I was “out there” with my ipod and running, it really started to feel good. I actually wound up having one of the best runs I’ve had in a long time.

We all know people who are inspiring. Just how does one inspire others? Here are ten simple things you can do every day to inspire people to be their best:

1. Set the Example: People watch what you do more than they listen to what you say.

2. Care About Others: People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

3. Encouragement: Everybody goes through rough times. When you support and encourage other people through those times, you’ll be inspiring them to see the best in themselves.

4. Be Inspired Yourself: Look for people, ideas, environments and knowledge that you find inspiring and motivating.

5. Share Your Experiences: You have more to share than you realize. You may be the only one who can touch someone with your inspiring message.

6. Be Vulnerable: Be willing to share your failures as well as your successes. Others will be able to relate to you.