Owning a business, becoming an entrepreneur, or creating a lifestyle business to create time freedom is supposed to be fulfilling and fun. But more often than not, people come to me frustrated, overwhelmed, tired of just surviving each day, and are fed up. Why?
My quick answer - They are not aligned with their business (or the idea they have for starting a business) in a way that it serves them, their strengths and their passions.
Well then, what does it feel like when you're a successful entrepreneur, and when you own a successful business? What's the answer to "How to be a successful entrepreneur?" Consider this quote from Perry Marshall:
"When Was The Last Time You Were So Excited, So Enthused, So Taken With Your Business That You Didn't Have To "Motivate Yourself" To Do The Things That Need To Be Done?
The ultimate cure to business ills is nuclear-powered, fire-in-the-belly, PASSION. Passion is the biggest productivity secret of all time. Passion overcomes dysfunction, it overcomes apathy, it overcomes the impossible."
What new business, or business reinvention would ignite YOUR passion and make you deliriously excited to roll out of bed tomorrow morning?
This is how to be a successful entrepreneur, and what business is supposed to feel like. It's not supposed to be a long hard slog. Business is not supposed to be an impenetrable wall of frustration.
There's no big secret here - the biggest key when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur is having a passion for what you do, and a big reason to see it through and make it happen.
Are you ready to fire your boss now? Ready to learn how to be a successful entrepreneur? I wrote another article recently where I go into a lot of detail about how to be a successful entrepreneur in this economy, and my main focus was talking about how to build a real, sustainable business.
Recognize that "job security" is complete bull. Control your destiny. Serve your future by serving others. You cannot possibly rely on sustainable growth from external forces. The only reliable investment is in your own business; your USP; your best clients, your own personal growth and development.
I like to point people toward what I feel is the best solution for how to be a successful entrepreneur in this economy - both online and off - and the resources below this article are no different.
But there's more. Because it doesn't matter what you do, you must develop the skill set of MARKETING. Every business owner's main focus should be marketing their business, no matter what services or products they offer. I can't stress this enough.
So - bottom line - what is the solution when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur?
1. Start your own business and create your OWN ECONOMY.
2. Develop the skill of marketing and selling while doing it.
3. Build a network of other high level entrepreneurs who can help you shorten your learning curve.
4. If you can earn while you learn or improve, than this is the ultimate advantage. It is the equivalent (actually it's better) of having a job and learning everything you can from your employer and then taking that intellectual knowledge and going out on your own.
Do you ever doubt that you might not have what it takes when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur? If so, answer the few questions I have as I wrap up this article, and then check out the resource I have for you that will help you to focus and allay your fears.
So here are the questions you should answer:
1. What are you good at?
2. What could you be the best at?
3. What makes you happy?
4. What excites you?
5. What makes you feel accomplished and good about yourself?
6. What are you most proud of having accomplished in your life? Can you repeat this or further develop it?
7. What do you enjoy sharing or experiencing with other people?
This list should most definitely get your wheels turning.
Now, for my resource I promised you on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Go out and grab yourself a copy of this book: Strengths Finder 2.0.
In the book, you'll get access to an online questionnaire that will change your life. It's literally a GPS for helping you gain clarity and focus on your strengths, passions, resources, conditioning, and experiences to align yourself with the business that you're meant to do.
Frankly, I personally don't think there is anything more important or noble than having a business or career that is perfectly in line with who you are and what your strengths and passions are. Doing this allows you to live the most meaningful, authentic and beneficial life for yourself and for others. THAT is how to be a successful entrepreneur.
My quick answer - They are not aligned with their business (or the idea they have for starting a business) in a way that it serves them, their strengths and their passions.
Well then, what does it feel like when you're a successful entrepreneur, and when you own a successful business? What's the answer to "How to be a successful entrepreneur?" Consider this quote from Perry Marshall:
"When Was The Last Time You Were So Excited, So Enthused, So Taken With Your Business That You Didn't Have To "Motivate Yourself" To Do The Things That Need To Be Done?
The ultimate cure to business ills is nuclear-powered, fire-in-the-belly, PASSION. Passion is the biggest productivity secret of all time. Passion overcomes dysfunction, it overcomes apathy, it overcomes the impossible."
What new business, or business reinvention would ignite YOUR passion and make you deliriously excited to roll out of bed tomorrow morning?
This is how to be a successful entrepreneur, and what business is supposed to feel like. It's not supposed to be a long hard slog. Business is not supposed to be an impenetrable wall of frustration.
There's no big secret here - the biggest key when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur is having a passion for what you do, and a big reason to see it through and make it happen.
Are you ready to fire your boss now? Ready to learn how to be a successful entrepreneur? I wrote another article recently where I go into a lot of detail about how to be a successful entrepreneur in this economy, and my main focus was talking about how to build a real, sustainable business.
Recognize that "job security" is complete bull. Control your destiny. Serve your future by serving others. You cannot possibly rely on sustainable growth from external forces. The only reliable investment is in your own business; your USP; your best clients, your own personal growth and development.
I like to point people toward what I feel is the best solution for how to be a successful entrepreneur in this economy - both online and off - and the resources below this article are no different.
But there's more. Because it doesn't matter what you do, you must develop the skill set of MARKETING. Every business owner's main focus should be marketing their business, no matter what services or products they offer. I can't stress this enough.
So - bottom line - what is the solution when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur?
1. Start your own business and create your OWN ECONOMY.
2. Develop the skill of marketing and selling while doing it.
3. Build a network of other high level entrepreneurs who can help you shorten your learning curve.
4. If you can earn while you learn or improve, than this is the ultimate advantage. It is the equivalent (actually it's better) of having a job and learning everything you can from your employer and then taking that intellectual knowledge and going out on your own.
Do you ever doubt that you might not have what it takes when it comes to how to be a successful entrepreneur? If so, answer the few questions I have as I wrap up this article, and then check out the resource I have for you that will help you to focus and allay your fears.
So here are the questions you should answer:
1. What are you good at?
2. What could you be the best at?
3. What makes you happy?
4. What excites you?
5. What makes you feel accomplished and good about yourself?
6. What are you most proud of having accomplished in your life? Can you repeat this or further develop it?
7. What do you enjoy sharing or experiencing with other people?
This list should most definitely get your wheels turning.
Now, for my resource I promised you on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Go out and grab yourself a copy of this book: Strengths Finder 2.0.
In the book, you'll get access to an online questionnaire that will change your life. It's literally a GPS for helping you gain clarity and focus on your strengths, passions, resources, conditioning, and experiences to align yourself with the business that you're meant to do.
Frankly, I personally don't think there is anything more important or noble than having a business or career that is perfectly in line with who you are and what your strengths and passions are. Doing this allows you to live the most meaningful, authentic and beneficial life for yourself and for others. THAT is how to be a successful entrepreneur.
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If you've ever wondered how to be a successful entrepreneur, you owe it to yourself to take a look at these resources. There really is nothing like being a successful entrepreneur and living the life you've always wanted!
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