What separates the person who can make a living from their business idea from the person who never takes the first step?
Thousands of people have taken the plunge and opened their successful businesses every year. What makes the successful entrepreneur different from the unsuccessful one?
Successful Entrepreneurs Embrace Being In Control
An entrepreneur's success is almost always contingent on their mindset to their endeavors.
The reason most entrepreneurs fail is not that they can't do the work, or they don't have a good idea or that they are not smart enough.
It's because they don't fully embrace the role.
The mindset of a Successful entrepreneur is centered around solving problems and serving customers.
This person is not afraid to take risks or try new things because failure is part of the process.
Being an entrepreneur means that you're the only one who has to accept full responsibility for your failures and successes.
You are responsible for every decision made in your business, and you have no one to blame but yourself when things go wrong.
The entrepreneur thrives under uncertainty and thrives when learning new things.
Before you can succeed as an entrepreneur, you need to understand what you're getting into and what you expect.
That means understanding all aspects of the business, making decisions quickly, and being prepared to work when others won't.
You will be your boss, but you also need to be accountable for every aspect of the business.
In addition, you will be responsible for the entire operation, including marketing, sales, processes, and customer service.
You may even find yourself working in accounts receivable if necessary.
The Fear That Brings You To Success
Being free from fear, or at least having the ability to overcome it, separates the successful from the unsuccessful. There are many fears:
Fear Of Failure
The fear of failure is a common thread among many entrepreneurs.
You see, while the fear of failure can cripple most people, it inspires entrepreneurs.
That's because entrepreneurs can differentiate between healthy and unhealthy fears.
The unhealthy fears lead to inaction, procrastination, and lack of progress.
Healthy worries, however, prevent us from making mistakes with severe consequences and drive us to take action.
In other words, the fear of failure gets you up in the morning and keeps you working hard all day long.
It's a powerful motivator that ensures your success as an entrepreneur.
In fact, without this fear of failure, we wouldn't have many of the things we use every day: cars, phones, computers, or even the Internet; they were all developed by people who feared failure more than those who came before them.
Fear Of Rejection
Rejection isn't personal.
The fact is that when you're out there looking for new customers, most people will say no to you.
They don't know who you are, and they don't care about what you have to offer.
Or maybe they do, but they're just not interested in buying it right now.
Either way, rejection stings.
And at the moment, it can feel like the whole world is against you.
That's why so many entrepreneurs avoid sales like the plague; they can't face that kind of rejection day after day.
But if you want to be successful as an entrepreneur, you've got to learn how to deal with rejection without taking it personally.
Fear Of Being Average
Being average is a state that nobody wants to be in.
You don't want your product to be moderate, You don't want your salary to be average, You don't want your life to be average, You don't want your company to be average, and that's why you are an entrepreneur.
If you were not afraid of being average and satisfied with being "good enough," then you wouldn't have started your business in the first place because there would be no risk involved and no real reward either.
That is precisely why most people remain average.
They are afraid of failure, but they are also scared of success!
The Difference Between To-Do And Not-To-Do To Succeed As An Entrepreneur
Most people live their lives with a "to do" list.
They're constantly trying to do as much as possible in their lives, whether at work or home.
Entrepreneurs are no different; they also have to-do lists, but they have something more important: not-to-do lists.
To Do:
Be an individual; Be authentic, be yourself, know what you want and go after it.
Be patient; Finding your niche, following, and the audience takes time.
Be consistent; Posting every day is not necessary, but consistency is vital.
Be fearless; Take a risk and see where it takes you. You will never get anywhere if you stay in the fear zone.
Not-To-Do:
Don't compare yourself to others; Always compare yourself to your growth and progress.
Don't take on more than you can handle; Only take on projects that you know will benefit your business and brand.
Don't forget to market yourself; It takes work, strategy, and time to make sales and close deals, so don't give up!
Successful People Are Fear Empowering
The truth is that we all make errors and lose money.
It's part of life.
The difference between those who succeed and those who don't is what they do next.
The successful ones do it with fear, not despite it.
We always want to improve our situation, but we are always waiting for change to happen instead of making it happen ourselves.
We want others to take the initiative and make things happen to watch from the sidelines and enjoy the ride.
The problem with this strategy is that you end up being a passenger in life instead of a driver.
You wait for others to empower you, but since you have no control over what happens outside your mind and body, you can do nothing about it other than ask or beg for change.
Keep Moving Forward
I Have That Guilt And Needing The Peace Of Mind To Move Forward Again!
You're not the only person who wants to start your dream business. In fact, most people who want to start their dream business have been in the same position as you.
Entrepreneurship is a pipe dream for the great majority of individuals.
The difference between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is that successful people apply themselves and strive to make their dreams into realities by being in control.
Although not every entrepreneur is the same, some common threads run through success.
The lessons we can learn from them and integrate into our own lives will help us grow, adapt and prosper.
Those lessons may be hard-learned, but they are well worth it in the end.
Are you ready to empower your life and make your choice on your terms by turning your passion into profit?
Love, Ivy 🖤
So, my friend, if a goal is achievable and realistic, the chances of success are more significant. Define your goals by relying on math, and then formulate a plan of action to achieve each goal. It will determine what resources you need to complete them.
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