No matter what the gurus say, entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Being an entrepreneur is not “so easy anyone can do it” nor is it a ticket to “get rich quick in your spare time.” If you want to become an entrepreneur for the money, or because it seems easier than getting (or staying in) a job, skip it.
Successful entrepreneurs do it because they have to. They do it because their soul screams out for it. To become a successful entrepreneur you have to have passion, you have to want to serve others, and you have to be willing to never, ever, ever stop- even if you never make a penny. But passion and persistence are simply a foundation. Here are the 5 rules the successful entrepreneurs follow:
<h2>1. The Vision More & Plan Less</h2> – Don’t waste time on a traditional business plan with a zillion pages. Instead, use one sheet to declare your big long-term vision, one sheet to plan and project your next 90 days, and one sheet to track the critical numbers (cash in the bank, number of prospects, etc.) on a daily basis.
<h2>2. They Tone-Down Their Lifestyle</h2> – Odds are your business will not bring in money right away, and when the money does start to roll in, it may be awhile before you earn enough for that flat screen you’ve had your eye on. You need money to support your bare minimum, so you have to know how low you would go ahead of time.
<h2>3. They Believe In Themselves,/h2> — If your peeps think you’re nuts, it’s actually a good sign because it means you’re an innovator. Your brilliant idea is probably brand new to the market, so people just don’t have anything to compare it to. All that matters is that YOU believe, and that you are relentless in your efforts to turn your vision into reality.
<h2>4. They Self Promote</h2> — Get on your soapbox and preach! You’ve got to spread the good word about your product and service because if you don’t, how can you expect anyone else to do it? Be humble and be vocal. It is a paradox, but so are most things in life.
<h2>5. They Just Do It</h2> — When all is said and done, thinkers get nothing and the doers get it all. You need to take all you’ve learned, planned, and brainstormed and put into action. In fact, stop reading this blog right now and just do it!
Entrepreneurship is either in your, or not. It’s all about what nature gave you – if you have the passion, the drive, and the stamina you could become an entrepreneur. And if you follow these rules, you might actually make gobs of cash doing it.
