Defining Your Greatest Mantra: Your Business Motto

Elisa Planellas
3 min readAug 14, 2023

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Of all the things to focus on about your business, the most important to practice rigorously is your level of interest in your business. For lasting success and the greatest returns, that interest must go deeper than just your desire for money.

AIDASLA’s Interest stage plays a significant role, not just in shaping the perspectives of others as they think about your business but in driving the performance by supporting your perspective as it evolves.

Today, our aim is to help you create a business motto that truly resonates with you on a personal level. Think of it as your own secret weapon to re-center your mindset, find joy in your work, and reinforce your worthiness.

It’s time for journey of self-discovery and business success!

Before we jump into creating that business motto, let’s address the distinction between mantras and mottos. Yes, a mantra is a sacred word or phrase often used in meditation or self-reflection to bring focus and calmness to the mind.

A motto, on the other hand, is a short, memorable phrase that encapsulates the essence of an individual or organization. Mottos are often catchy, but they’re not often regarded as sacred.

While mantras and mottos serve different purposes, using your business motto as mantra — and choosing to see it as one — brings you an array of advantages. First, when you merge your personal and business aspirations, you create a harmonious connection between your passion and professional pursuits.

This is an alignment of energies, your energy. It fosters a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, which can have a profound impact on your overall satisfaction with your entrepreneurial journey. And when you’re that deeply committed, it shines through to everyone in the vicinity.

You get to choose what you make sacred. Be sure to choose well. As the leader of your business, a well choice is the one that feels right to you.

Now that we understand the power of having a business motto that you personally embrace as you would a mantra, let’s define this “greatest motto ever” of yours. Keep in mind that this is something you’ll say to yourself and to others on a regular basis for the purpose of re-center your mindset, maintain focus, and ignite love and joy for your business. Here are some steps to guide you along the way:

  1. “Ignite Your Spark, Illuminate the World”
  2. “Dream Big, Act Boldly, Achieve Greatness”
  3. “Embrace Challenges, Embody Resilience”
  4. “Innovate, Inspire, Impact Lives”
  5. “Passion Unleashed, Success Unbounded”
  6. “Unleash Your Creativity, Make Magic Happen”
  7. “Authenticity Drives Excellence, Be You, Be Extraordinary”
  8. “Empowerment in Every Step, Transform Lives”
  9. “Sow Seeds of Success, Harvest a Thriving Future”
  10. “Boundless Horizons, Limitless Possibilities”

Congratulations on creating your business motto! Feel free to share it in the comments if you’d like us to reflect on it with you.

Now, it’s time to put that motto into action and harness its transformative power!

But before we do that, I just had to thrown a bit of humor:

Why did the business owner’s employees start using the same mantra? Because they thought it was a secret password to get a raise!

All jokes aside, here are some suggestions on how you can make your motto an integral part of your daily routine:

Creating a business motto that doubles as your personal mantra is a transformative endeavor. It connects your passion, purpose, and values, providing a constant reminder of why you embarked on your entrepreneurial journey. By infusing love, joy, and appreciation into your motto, you cultivate a deeper connection with your business and those you serve.

So, take the time not only to define your greatest mantra but to put it into action and let it guide you toward a fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial adventure. Remember, your motto is not just a few words; it’s the embodiment of your unwavering commitment and the driving force behind your level of interest in your business. Embrace it, live it, and let it elevate you to new heights of achievement.

Until next time,

Level Up!

Originally published at https://elisaplanellas.substack.com.

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Elisa Planellas

I help business visionaries, leaders and professionals reposition their businesses and their lives for a higher trajectory of success.