Empowerment
What do you want to achieve in this business? I have to ask myself that from time to time. It's easy to become complacent and go with the regular flow of things. Going through tough times builds character and endurance. When I first began as a barber I was sure this wasn't going to be a career for me. It was something I did for the time being until I got a "regular job".
 A lot was happening in my personal life and I was really on the fence about barbering. It took a long 3 years to build a strong clientele. I've always tried to be the best in whatever it is I did . Even in those years my skill needed improvement but I couldn't allow myself to quit without seeing what my fullest potential could be.
  If you are a new barber or a veteran barber that's struggling to garner a consistent clientele, study your craft Constantly! Come to work early, be on time for your appointments as much as you can. Show you have some class and be pleasant to each person that sits in your chair. You are only in competition to your self. You only can control your effort. While others are on there phones when they don't have clients you could be marketing yourself on social media or passing out business cards. Make the time you are at work count.