The complications of corporate careers don’t disappear when you embark on the entrepreneurial path. But there's a peaceful calm that settles on the scattered mind, as you take control of the reins. Further, once you’re in the saddle you’re in control. You can slowly build a business that suits your needs and lifestyle, or you can gallop forward taking on the industry at breakneck speed. The rate at which you build your empire is subjective, but the path remains the same—spark, step, succeed.
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Spark. When you find something that you’re passionate about, the notion of building a business around it is exciting. It can provide you with freedom, wealth, and greater control of your destiny. It helps you diminish the mental stresses and anxieties of career confusion, unwanted conflict, and uncertain directives. Suddenly you wake up with that unquenchable desire to make your dreams come true. When the spark is lit, you can ensure that nothing and no one will stand in your way.
Step. It’s nice to dream, it’s rewarding to act. Most entrepreneurs get caught up in the step of dreaming and hoping for clients to come their way. These efforts are not without merit, but to build a business, whether it’s around a product or service line, you must be relentless in marketing and selling them. The most critical step in entrepreneurship is marketing and selling like your business depends on it—because it does. If the idea of selling fills you with anxiety, find a mentor to help you break free from your insecurities and hone this vital skill.
Succeed. If you want to break free from the corporate constraints and bet on yourself, you’ll need help. Especially if you want to simplify the process, limit the typical confusion and uncertainty, and reduce your stress and anxieties. Working with the right business or executive coach helps you break down the seemingly monumental effort into step-by-step goals and tasks. This partnership can be of immense value to all success-minded entrepreneurs.
I’m not painting an unrealistic picture of business ownership, nor am I under any illusions that riches roll in overnight. But for those who struggle with the complicated and complex, entrepreneurship can have its unique appeal. Especially when you break it down in the aforementioned steps.
As an entrepreneur and former corporate executive, I’ve closely examined both sides of the coin. Both hold appeal. For me, the three-step process of entrepreneurship had the greater pull and has led me to a life of personal and financial freedom. While it's not for everyone, those who choose this path are in for an exciting ride. If you're ready to explore or enhance it, let’s talk.
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