How four ultra-successful twentysomethings leveraged their brilliant ideas into major businesses online. And how you can, too.
Entrepreneur Magazine, September 2010
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217183
It’s one thing to try and convince your family that you’re doing the right thing. It’s an entirely different beast trying to get other people to take the plunge with you.
If you’re not entirely convinced you can be successful, you won’t be.
The thing people most often tell me is, “I don’t really have the time.” They want success, but they don’t have time for it. How about a single mother with two kids, two jobs, and college classes to attend?
Not having time means you don’t have motivation.
My journey to find the right kind of people for my team has been tough.
To find the right kind of people, you have to put yourself out there. Get out there and make things happen. Be open and honest.
My selling point is: If you’re not willing to put your heart and soul behind a project, we’re not going to be a good fit. That’s what it all comes down to for me. I don’t care if you’re a genius or have never even touched a computer. You need to be willing to work hard and see it through.
Read Justin Tadlock’s full post “Some Thoughts on Success” at: http://justintadlock.com/archives/2009/08/26/some-thoughts-on-success
Life Coaching: A friend recently mentioned how much her life was positively changed because of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Life Coaching; Business Coaching: My brother, Lance, got what he wanted simply by asking for it! The following advice came from his friend, Tem.
“Everything is clearer and faster when you just decide what you really want and go for it or go for broke.” And the follow-up lesson is: “Be willing to walk; don’t sweat the details.”
The above involved a business deal, but it’s equally great advice for personal relationships. There’s great clarity in knowing what you want as you hit the dating scene. Because, eventually, your date will request something that isn’t part of your plan – whether your plan is for the date or for the rest of your life. Clarity of knowing what you want, and the willingness to walk away and not sweating the details, means that you get to “enjoy” your life!
Life Coaching: Just started re-reading The Power of Nice, by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval. I completely agree with their philosophy that “it pays to be nice.” Finally, a four-letter word I can use around my parents.
The Power of Nice is available through Amazon.
Also visit their site at: www.thepowerofnice.com