So, just how busy are you right now? Do you have so many things to take care of and people to talk to that you can feel the heady rush adrenalin pumping through your veins? If so, you have my deepest sympathies. That’s because you are in “busyness”, rather than in business.

A friend of mine who works with sales professionals told me about a Realtor who was bragging about how “busy” he was. My friend wisely offered to relieve this person’s cell phone from him for two days and handle all his calls for free. The next five words that came from this person’s mouth, well… said it all: “What will I do now?”…

Most people confuse busyness with business. Busyness is something that enslaves you, while a real business is something that will faithfully serve you whether you are in the office or not. — Mr. Internet

This economy will turn around eventually. The biggest risk is that you fall back into a frenzy of “doing” that keeps you busy, yet prevents you from ever having a real business. Take this time NOW to work on your business so that it works for you when you need and want it most.