THE BLUEPRINT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

THE BLUEPRINT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ou may be interested in starting a business, but are unsure about where to start.  A good start would be to read the last article, Self-Assessment for Entrepreneurship.  After you answer those questions, you will be ready to make the next step.

If you don’t know where to start as an entrepreneur, don’t worry because you are not alone.  What I was told by my parents all my life is a fact that many people are aware of, which is - If you discover something you love to do, you all never have to work a day in your life.  For this reason, more people are creating and starting work they love.  This work is usually designed to fit with their life goals.  If you want to be your own boss, wait no longer and start now.

Here is a Blueprint of 8 Tips to Get You Started as an Entrepreneur...

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SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The purpose of this article is for examination.  As your coach, I will help you get to the heart of the matter.  Together, let’s examine your heart, soul, mind, gifts, abilities, talents, and your potential to be the entrepreneur that you want to be.  You can do this!

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7 WAYS TO DEVELOP MENTAL TOUGHNESS

7 WAYS TO DEVELOP MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Think back on all the times when you have failed or came short of meeting your goal, in those situations what was the common denominator?

In most situations, you will discover that there may have been some form of mental weakness.  Before you disagree or stop reading this blog, let me explain why I say this.

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3 WAYS TO ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS

3 WAYS TO ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS

Success is something everyone wants, but some are unwilling to do what it takes to receive it.  There are no shortcuts to success, but there are ways of accelerating your success.

Here are 3 strategies that will help to accelerate your success.

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ALREADY EXHAUSTED! DISCOVER HOW TO GET AND KEEP MOMENTUM

ALREADY EXHAUSTED!  DISCOVER HOW TO GET AND  KEEP MOMENTUM

Exhausted or frustrated already?  Have you already abandoned your goals for 2018?

If you have found yourself in this position, you are in need of momentum.  Momentum is driving power or strength.  Regardless of what we do in life, we all would benefit from having momentum.

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HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS

HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS

No one has intentions of being unsuccessful.  However, sometimes the way we go about living isn’t conducive to being successful.

What would you like to be more success with in your life?

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THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL

THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL

I have had the privilege of working with professionals from diverse industries with distinct skill sets.  As I have developed these relationships, I discovered an interesting finding that separates the successful and unsuccessful.

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4 NEW THINGS TO TAKE INTO THE NEW YEAR

4 NEW THINGS TO TAKE INTO THE NEW YEAR

What do you need in 2018 to make you wildly successful?

Maybe it is one thing, but it could be several things.  It is quite possible that what you really need, you may not know that you really need it.

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JUST DO IT!

JUST DO IT!

What is it you need to do to make 2018 a successful year?

The New Year is just around the corner.  I have heard some people say, “When the New Year begins, I will _____.”

The only problem with this statement is these people are taking for granted the last 12 days left in this year.  In these twelve days, you have more than enough time to write a few relevant goals to bring about your desired success.  What are you waiting on?  JUST DO IT!

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CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN

CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN

How are you preparing for 2018?

This is the time of the year when we all enjoy the holiday festivities.  During these next few weeks, we will partake in tasty food, memorable fellowship with family and friends, and fun-filled activities for Christmas and New Year’s Day.  I encourage you to enjoy every moment leading up to these holidays, but remember also to prepare for 2018.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IN 2018?

WHAT CAN YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IN 2018?

If you had to do something different in 2018, what would it be?

27.  That’s how many days are left in 2017.  

If you are part of our community of leaders, you received my Friday’s encouragement challenge of GET READY!  It is a great time to reflect and plan for the next 27 days leading into January 1, 2018.

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6 WAYS TO BECOME A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PERSON

6 WAYS TO BECOME A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PERSON

On a scale 0-10, how productive are you when it comes to all your current personal and work responsibilities?  Zero is not productive at all and a ten would be highly productive.

If you rated yourself a 5/10 or higher, how are you measuring your productivity?

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2 MARKS OF A GREAT LEADER

2 MARKS OF A GREAT LEADER

What are people saying about your leadership?

British/American author, motivational speaker, and marketing consultant Simon Sinek said, “Leadership is a way of thinking, a way of acting and most importantly, a way of communicating.”

Leadership is about investing and positively influencing others.  I will share two ways of strengthening your leadership, but first let’s talk about the importance of visionary leadership.

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SHARPEN YOUR VISION

SHARPEN YOUR VISION

Did you know that one of the greatest assets of great leaders is their ability to think forward?

In the last year, I have been on a mission to interview high capacity visionaries.  I have learned many lessons from these interviews.  You will hear more about these amazing people in the future.  Today I want to share with you what I believe is the key to sharpening your vision.

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4 TRAITS OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

4 TRAITS OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

Have you ever wondered the difference from those who are wildly successful and those who are not?

In one of our recent blogs, The Truth About Being An Entrepreneur, we discussed misconceptions about being successful.  The strategies to be successful are simple, but the difficulty is putting them into practice consistently.

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FRIGHTENING FACTS OF HORRIBLE LEADERS

FRIGHTENING FACTS OF HORRIBLE LEADERS

I’m not a fan of scary movies.  And if there’s anything I dislike more than a horror movie it’s a horrible leader.  Horrible leaders are not only scary, but they can be a living nightmare.

I know you have experienced a bad leader.  Many research studies agree that three out of four employees report experiencing a bad boss that increases their level of stress.  If you haven’t had an encounter with a horrible leader, you are a rare exception.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR

The thought of becoming an entrepreneur was appealing.  After joining the team of business owners/entrepreneurs in 2012, I discovered many facts and myths associated with being an entrepreneur/business owner.  There are so many misconceptions about what a successful business owner or executive look or perform like.  Here are just a few...

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