Many start-up and upcoming entrepreneurs or goal setters long to be as successful as Businesswoman Peggy-Sue Khumalo.
Khumalo, who currently heads the Public Sector and Black Business Portfolio for Investec Group and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking, has done great things in the corporate world.
She recently spoke to entrepreneurs at the recent To The Point session were she provided pointers to help entrepreneurs set achievable business targets and objectives.
A GrowthPoint Properties initiative, To The Point sessions are held every month to help entrepreneurs achieve the success and growth that will help them reach their goals.
Below are Khumalo's six 'Ps' of life as a guiding framework.
Purpose
Have a purpose greater than yourself. Serve others. Make a difference.
Passion
Your purpose becomes your passion. Whatever it is – children, community, family – it is what gets you out of bed every morning and keeps you moving forward, through good times and bad.
Persistence
Never give up. Life is full of surprises. Don't quit. Have a zest for life. In South Africa, many of our parents had nothing but made it work. Be careful of becoming complacent or dependent on others. Challenge others who have fallen into this trap.
Patience
We get impatient too quickly. Be patient; not everything happens in the time you want it to. This is an unbelievably important quality.
Performance
Give your best. If you want something to happen, get on with it and do the job. This isn't only about work, but also about work-life balance. There isn't one perfect balance. It is all about the integration of all aspects of your life.
People
People and relationships are everything. You are who you are because of the people in your life. You are also accountable to these people. Serve those who matter to you.
