10 reasons why achieving success is like cooking for a girlfriend.

This post is written by my brother, Dominik Wrzesniewski.

1. Idea.

In order to achieve success, we need an idea. What and how we want to do. Whether it will be an on-line shop or small gym for businessmen – idea is an entry point.

It is pretty obvious, we need an idea what dish can surprise our girlfriend.

2. Orientation and planning.

Our idea is getting brighter and colorful, it engages our imagination. It’s time to act. Let’s start with recognizing; what is necessary for execution of our goal. When we want to start some kind of business, there are a lot of things to check: from law issues, to financial and technical. We have to know, what we need to start.

In the kitchen, we have to know, what equipment do we need and what to buy in order to prepare our dish.

3. Acquire and prepare resources.

When we have a vision of our goal and a consistent plan, we need to get necessary tools and resources. We have to hire employees, find an office, buy equipment and prepare a website.

We can’t avoid grocery shop. We select products, sometimes we also need a cooking book and in the end we land in the kitchen, ready for real action (I know kitchen is not familiar place for many of you, guys, for me as well).

4. Process of production.

Finally, the great day comes. We engage our resources and start business. This is a moment when our plans find a way to become reality. This way is through our hard work.

Exactly like in the kitchen. When you are at least slightly accused to this exotic place… We have all products and tools, let’s play.

5. Quality, quality, quality.

We dream about success. So we want to provide best quality products and services. We put a lot of energy and attention. We care for each step of this process: buying quality materials, execution and equisite finish.

In order to make a good impression, we can’t use expired pasta or cheap wine… …what wine? Ok, ok… beer will wait till football match.

6. Monitoring the execution.

Quality is a deciding factor of our success. Therefore, it is good idea to constantly monitor our business. Staff trainings, random checking quality of different services, resources and inventory monitoring, all these actions will increase our chances for success.

In our kitchen, I suggest constant monitoring using our sense of taste. This way we will avoid surprises. I meant tasting dish not the beer.

7. Marketing.

Even the best product needs a good package and must be placed in relevant place, in relevant time. Don’t forget to inform our costumers what we prepared for them.

Let’s assume we are lucky that our dish tastes and looks quite similar to our recipe from cooking book (if you’ve already drunk beer which you supposed to left for match, you can experience some difficulties during comparison). There is a chance that our dish is eatable. It would be very stupid not to serve it in extraordinary way. New set of plates, clean tablecloth and candlesticks are all very important to make a good impression. History of marketing knows cases of poor products saved by good marketing strategies. Did anybody mention something about windows?

8. Getting things done.

Our offer is ready. We need to coordinate all actions before zero hour. Communication works, product is provided, and staff is well-trained.

Music in the background, cell phoned switched off, and wine is opened. Is cutlery polished?


photo credit: koishikawagirl

9. Taste of satisfaction.

We all love the taste of success. Feel this nice warm and refreshing excitement after doing great job. It is time for prize. Enjoy this time with your co-workers. Now you know it was worth to work so hard.

The prize after a romantic dinner with your girlfriend… well, this blog doesn’t require parental advisory, so I will skip the details.

10. Planning the future.

Show must go on. We achieved success, but this is not the end. We love the taste of success, so it’s time to look for another challenge. If not you, someone else will offer a new way to change a world. Don’t give a shot your competitors.

So, what is your idea for tomorrow?