It seems like it’s always been our dream to finally open up our own business and being hands-on with what we invested in. We had enough of our boss screaming and getting angry for no apparent reason. We got tired of being an employee when we knew that with all of our knowledge, skills, and experiences, we could be the boss!
So whether you’re starting or not, running a business shouldn’t all be about the expenses to be made, products and services to offer, employees to hire, location to build, machinery and tools, and other financial and legal documents to finish.
There are timeless lessons on money, work, and life you need to learn. We compiled what Few Successful Entrepreneurs said as they gave out real-life changing business advice that you might want to consider.
Act and Think Big
Are you one of those who are “sick and tired of this hero-worship you live small, cheer for everybody else who lives big” just like Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, Ed Mylett said.
Everyone would want you to do small things in life. The “get-by thing in life.” There are people who’d tell you to “Relax, you don’t have to work that hard to earn money”, “It’s okay to start with low-income (whether or not you got a degree)”, “It’s fine even if your life will continue like this”. “Take it easy, chill”.
But no! You don’t have to follow after the crowds. It’s your life, it’s your body, do it your own way! The way you prefer it rather than following what other people want.
What they want, manifest in their lives. They could be these desperate or unfortunate people who did not come along way, and they either wanted you to suffer like them or wanted you to do a little greater than them.
Use your background, skills, talent, knowledge, and experiences to do something great in life. Whether you prefer a certain lifestyle and earn a certain amount, if it makes you happy and affects even very few people around you, it would still make a difference.
It doesn’t matter if you start slow and get there gradually. Just like Lahcen Haddad, A Minister of Tourism in Morroco said: “Small droplets will end up filling the bucket. There are no too small battles or small gains for you to wage. All victories lead to your success. Win them with pride”.
You’re life, you’re in control!
Have a Self-Aware and Build Self-Confidence
Stop saying ‘you aren’t good with this or with that so I can’t succeed’ thingy. Why not try to be aware of the things that you ‘can’t seem to do’ and use these to get motivated? Improve yourself, find tools and resources you’ll be needing to start over and get techniques and ideas to those who have experienced already.
In these digital times, where looks, talents, academia are not enough, you have to create new terms with yourself. Having self-awareness and being confident will enable you to function as proactive, positive, and with focus. This would lead you to trust not just yourself but other people as well.
Turn your Difficulties into Triumphs
Do you sometimes feel gloomy because you failed a plan, or you disappointed other people, or all your investment seems to crash? Remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s normal to undergo lots of Trials and Tribulations or what they call the “Silver Linings” in life.
These difficulties were the scars that will motivate you to get ahead especially in the marketing world, as you produce the most beautiful things in life. They will make you remember that you don’t have to be in the same lousy situation twice. Instead, this would help you to overcome more challenges.
But you have to readjust your thinking and use an appropriate approach to deal with inter- and outer- services within your business. It’s an attitude, a disposition. It’s true that the more you had past mistakes, the more you’ll learn how to overcome that same situation today and in the future. When you removed these, you’ll find a goldmine.
Lead the Best Team Players and Bring out the Best in Them!
This is what most business owners and CEO forgets, it’s the people you made it through with what made you successful. Without the help of everyone else, you can’t reach the top! Avoid being arrogant and be humble. Instead of playing the ‘boss role,’ why not act as a helper, a leader, a mentor, and a model?
You have the mindset, the plan, the tools, and everything else. Yet with the help of your employees, you can all brainstorm ideas together to create a better-profiting company and a better secular future with the rest of the team.
It is said that “Leadership is the most effective power”. Couldn’t we agree more? Everyone has a specialty and bring out the best of their capacity and let them put it into work. You can do this by leading them into a better route and making them feel important. Build Trust and Seek Allies.
Put yourself into their shoes and ask, “What would I feel if my boss would treat me this way?” “Would I perform better or worst” Now we all know the answer to that is.
Find a Mentor
You don’t have to worry or get embarrassed in getting help because that’s what you needed to do! Instead of taking years and years to find a perfect plan (which is impossible by the way), try getting an experienced mentor or someone you trust to give you pieces of advice and information on how to properly handle a business.
Most of the Successful Entrepreneurs may start off by themselves, yet as they get knowledgeable, they knew that they’ll be needing help from an effective mentor and a realistic coach.
These people can help you in a way that you’ll be able to readjust your thinking and find an alternative solution to an imposed problem. A mentor doesn’t limit to one person. One can get two or three more, depending on the specialty they could give. One can handle legal transactions, the others can focus more on the planning and financial aid. All for the success of you, your team, and your business.
You might’ve heard some of the tips listed, however, have you really tried pursuing these paths? Have you tried giving changing your mindset to someone who can be successful someday? Have you built your self-awareness and self-confidence yet? What are the challenges in life that would help you to stay on the right track? Do you consider leading a bunch of employees and treating them the way that you wanted to treat yourself? Have you already asked for someone’s help? These questions would help you to be a better individual and knowledgeable Entrepreneur.
