Everyone thinks they can do it!
That's the issue with living in 2018: Everyone thinks that they can be an entrepreneur...
Here's the reality: Not everyone is cut out for what it takes.
Although plenty of folks might have the potential, not everybody is ready IN THAT MOMENT.
It is is a fucking dangerous game out there. It’s the new jungle…
The market is way scarier than any lions, tigers, or bears.
The market gives no fucks and won’t be afraid to tell it to your face and take everything you’ve ever had.
That’s the reality of the world today... Not everyone gets a trophy just for participating. This isn’t AYSO soccer.
Here's what most rookie entrepreneurs don’t realize:
**1. How hard it actually can be: **
I’ve had the unique opportunity of starting two separate businesses in completely different fields and industries... The number one thing that I’ve realized is that most people don’t realize how hard this entrepreneurship stuff actually turns out to be...
It is a cold and lonely game sometimes that can go without rewarding you for what seems like forever.
I learned more about myself during my first five years in business than I did the previous twenty.
Entering the market will expose your limits and then reward based only on your ability to continually overcome your own limitations.
2. New entrepreneurs focus too much on the “WHAT”
What do I mean? Oftentimes, many entrepreneurs become married to their business ideas when they hear a new concept that seems like it'll be an easy win...
They get all romantic and hopeful about what it is that they’re creating... They're too attached to the product or too wrapped up in some guru they just found whose making an alleged 7-figure income from some dropshipping company they swear is super easy to setup...
They forget to consider WHY they're doing something.
Most entrepreneurs get distracted by shiny objects and they lose sight on the purpose for the business... The purpose should always be to help somebody! To fill a gap in the market that genuinely needs filling.
If you forget this crucial piece of the puzzle, your business is going to struggle to find long-term customers/clients.
When you focus on “WHY” you’re running your business the WHAT becomes much clearer and the HOW becomes much easier.
When you take the time to build out your Ideal Client and become extremely specific about WHO you are helping and WHY they need help, everything else becomes much easier to accomplish.
Suddenly, you can see the gap in the market clearly and you can understand how you will fill that gap... This is how you create a business that folks will actually support for a long time to come. Why? BECAUSE YOU'RE REALLY NEEDED! :D
3. New entrepreneurs don't care enough...
It's kinda sad to see... Plenty of new entrepreneurs just flat out don’t care enough.
Their success doesn’t mean as much as partying or sleeping...
They'd rather go out with friends on Friday... They'd rather hit the gym for an hour or two every day so they look swol on Fridays... They'd rather get 8 hours of sleep every night...
Most rookie entrepreneurs haven't fully committed their life to their purpose and structured it in a way that keeps them happy, energized, and fulfilled.
Here's the hard truth: As Grant Cardone says, you gotta pay the price.
If you're not listening to Grant, you're missing out:
You gotta find a way NOT to get tired... Trust me, it's possible to get 6 hours of sleep and wake up ready to CRUSH another day on the marketplace... If you care enough to optimize your body and sleep, you'll make it happen.
You need to start asking yourself some questions similar to these:
How do I maximize my output?
How do I get more done in less time?
What supplements do I take to make sure I get the most from my 6 hours of sleep and make it feel like 8? What supplements do I take to feel energized and focused throughout my day? (Hint: Alpha Brain)
What diet do I follow so I don't crash at 2pm?
What 10-20 minute workouts at home give me similar results as 60 minutes in the gym?
Who can I ask for help so I can get more done? How do I hire a Virtual Assistant to fill some gaps?
Are my friends and business connections talking about me behind my back and saying "I've got no clue how she/he gets so much done"?
If you want to get ahead and actually succeed, you need to fully commit.
There is no success without a full commitment. There is no get rich quick scheme. Anyone who tells you differently is either lying or has never done it themselves.
This post is not intended to scare anyone away from becoming an entrepreneur... However, you need to be aware of what it will take to really make this happen if you wanna go full time and break away from this fucking wage slavery 9-5 system that keeps millions of folks entrapped in lives they hate.
The system is not designed to give you freedom. You need to earn it for yourself.
If you've got a family, obviously that needs to be a priority. However, thinking that you can't figure out a way to get it all done is an excuse and a limiting belief... There is always a way for those who care and fully commit.
The rest will be left behind.