We’ve all heard it… Community/collaboration over competition wins every time. You know it with your mind, but what about your heart? What about your actions? What I mean is, it’s easy to get sucked back into the competition and comparison game. Even though we know it’s not beneficial for our business health or mental health, it still creeps in.
If you’ve been feeling frustrated with your progress or have been comparing and despairing lately, I want to encourage you. Let’s flip the switch and discover how collaboration may be your answer.
Why Collaboration Over Competition Wins
Competition is toxic. And you might think that someone who offers the exact same service as you is someone to beat. And even if you don’t struggle with competition, comparison is there lurking in the shadows and ready to pounce.
Why Competition is Toxic
Competition = Scarcity Mindset
The underlying belief when it comes to competition is that “if they win…I lose.” That means that there isn’t enough space for everyone to win. This scarcity mindset is easy to get trapped in because it’s a comparison game.
Competition = Loneliness
The “me against them” mentality is lonely. Entrepreneurship Isolation is a real thing, and nothing sends you into that downward spiral like competition does.
Competition = Burnout
If we are constantly looking outward and focusing on the success of others, we are going to start doing things in and for our business that won’t move the needle. We will think we need to do what “they” are doing, but in the end, it will only cause physical and emotional burnout.
Competition = Hustle
Similarly, turn your wheels to “do more” and “be more,” you’re going to start hustling your way to overwhelm. “Hustle, girl” is not the answer.
Why Collaboration is the Lifeline to Success
If you think about it, collaboration is the opposite of competition. All of the negatives that result from competition can be reversed by a good collaboration mindset.
Collaboration = Synergy
While competition can fuel toxic energy, collaboration creates synergy. People working toward a common goal, putting their brilliant minds together, and creating magic fuels positive, life-giving energy!
Collaboration = Community
We talked about loneliness and isolation. Collaboration is not only beneficial…it’s FUN! Having a community of women around you who are cheering you on? It doesn’t get better than that.
Collaboration = Inspiration
When you open your mind to collaboration, you become inspired by those around you. Everyone has such a unique point of view and is so creative in their own way. When you open your eyes to that truth, it’s truly inspiring!
Collaboration = Referrals
And here’s the kicker… collaboration will help your business GROW and THRIVE by way of referrals. Not only can your collaborator send you personal referrals, they have an audience that you don’t (and vice versa). You will both grow and attract your people in the end.
Ways to Practice Collaboration Over Competition
What are some ways we can collaborate with other amazing business mamas? Here are a few quick ideas!
- Do IG Lives with another business mama
- Be a Podcast Guest
- Share social media posts
- Set up coffee chats and mastermind
- Share resources with each other
- Guest blog (this helps your website with SEO too!)
- Create a product or service together
- Become referral partners if it fits
Collaboration Done Right Builds Community
The truth is, it’s all about community. When we are all working together and lifting each other up, EVERYBODY WINS. I’m always so impressed with the women in The MOMpire Network. They all get it. Even when there are multiple mamas offering the same service, they are always masterminding, collaborating, and cheering each other on.
Collaboration is truly magic.
