enjoy talking to new people, keeping books or working with computers, be sure to include those. Put down all the activities you can think of that give you pleasure. Antoinettes list is shown as an example. As a business owner, you will spend most of your waking hours in the business, and if it doesnt make you happy, you probably wont be very good at it. If this list creates doubts about whether youre pursuing the right business, I suggest you let your unconscious mind work on the problem. Most likely, youll know the answer after one or two good nights sleep. WarningIf your list contains several things you really dont like doing and nothing at all that you like doing, it may be a sign that you have a negative attitude at this time in your life. If so, you may wish to think carefully about your decision to enter or expand a business at this time. Chances are your negative attitude will reduce your chances of business success. Antoinette Gorzak: My Likes and Dislikes Things I Like to Do 1.Be independent and make my own decisions 2.Keep things orderly. I am almost compulsive about this 3.Take skiing trips 4.Work with good, intelligent people 5.Cook with Jack 6.Care about my work Things I Dont Like to Do 1.Work for a dimwit boss 2.Feel like I have a dead-end job 3.Make people unhappy 4. Specific Business Goals Finally, list your specific business goals. Exactly what do you want your business to accomplish for