Co-Contributing is Fun

e have the option to look at life situations from two distinct perspectives. We have a choice to think of the best or consider the worst case scenario. Depending on our perception, we handle our circumstances accordingly. Basically, our outlook shapes our perception and then that perception becomes our reality.

In business, like any other aspect of life, the same rule applies. We have two choices as to how we look at entrepreneurial undertakings. We can either look at things from a pessimistic perspective or a positive one. We ought to make that decision. We have to appreciate that our choice will define our journey.

Should our decision be from a positive perspective, we will enjoy the journey regardless of the outcome. For that matter, we would enjoy what we do regardless of hardship or challenges that we may face. As a result, work becomes fun. It may seem hard work for some, whereas for us, we enjoy it. It all depends on our perspective.

For instance, Co-Contributing which is contributing into someone else's business may not make much of a sense for some people. It may be considered to be a waste of time. For people like us, it is the most valuable relationship in our life. In fact for some of us, our Co-Contributors have changed our lives for good.

One of those people who understands and appreciates the concept of Co-Contributing is Janice Waugh. She has been blessed with the gift of generosity to share what she knows with other entrepreneurs. She has also been blessed with others contributing into her life and business.

When I asked Janice as to why she is so passionate about contributing to help entrepreneurs succeed, she smiled and replied: "because contributing into entrepreneur's business is fun." She enjoys what she does. Simply being around fellow entrepreneurs and contributing to what they are doing is giving her a sense of fulfilment. She just wants to be involved to have fun. Imagine a world where contributing into other people's business becomes fun for you. I envy her.

What makes Co-Contribution even more beautiful is that it is an open conversation. There is no reservation that may exist in a partnership. People are just trying to contribute into each others business with no obligation or hesitation. This type of a relationship leads to building more trust between the two Co-Contributors. A trusted relationship is an enjoyable relationship.

When I asked Janice as to what makes her trustworthy, she said that being transparent makes others trust us. Just by being open we gain trust of others. Transparency is at the heart of being a Co-Contributor. Since in Co-Contributing there is no hidden agenda, it makes it easier to be straight forward and transparent.

On that note, Janice also considers her customers as Co-Contributors. She considers them a source of positive and critical input for her business. They are valuable because they contribute into her business by giving their feedback. Indeed, this is another way to look at the concept of Co-Contributionship; our customers as our Co-Contributors.

Janice firmly believes that the more we give, the more we receive or in her words: "When you are generous, generosity comes to you." She is contributing into businesses of up and coming entrepreneurs by giving guidance and advice.

Janice's perspective of giving is quite admirable. She thinks that even if we all have the same information and idea, we will still implement it differently. So, there is an opportunity for all of us. We can all be generous with each other without losing or harming ourselves. As Janice says: "idea is an idea until you put it in action." This comes from a heart full of abundance.

Janice is also on the receiving end of Co-Contributing relationship. She has been blessed with a Co-Contributor who she walks with quite often and receives valuable advice and guidance. Over the past 20 years, her Co-Contributor has been beside her through thick and thin. This is the true meaning of a Co-Contributor and we all need one for sure.

Janice gives the credit for her generosity to her family. She was blessed to be surrounded by generous people. They were also a very supportive family. Almost all members of her family are entrepreneurs. So, she understands the intricacies and the challenges of having a business.

I will end this writing by quoting Janice: "Entrepreneurship is so much fun that you want to be part of it. You have fun and you get the reward of contributing. It is fun because you make something out of nothing."