I had no idea how many people would fail. The people in the office who have succeeded explained to me that it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of reaching out, and a lot of overcoming intense obstacles to make a name for yourself. The great thing is that once you get off the ground, business perpetuates business if you do it well.
I signed up for this class because I want to better understand how to operate my own business, and the attitude that it takes. I've understood that it requires passion, and I have that, but it also requires some type of refined skill. It requires a mentality that is a mix of innate and trained talents. It's something you're born with, but few people are born with a functional entrepreneurial spirit.
I know I'm not. That's why I signed up for this class! I want to take what I have and turn it into what it takes. I think this class offers a really cool opportunity to see where you need to direct your skills for the long run if you want to make it in business on your own.
Hello William,
ReplyDeleteI think you make a great point about how your entrepreneurial mind-set has begun. It certainly makes a lot of sense being a part of the working business environment before you just go out and light the world on fire. You get the opportunity to see in the real business world what makes a business sustainable.
You should take every opportunity to learn from others mistakes. Find out what business practices that they have put into place that really works. Not all business models work the same. I too started working for someone who owned their own business and I learned a ton from them. I have owned, operated, and sold a very successful business. I have had several other opportunities to be a part or even start other ventures for what looked like to be very profitable endeavors, but it just wasn’t the right fit for me. Always keep in mind that the bottom line, meaning the amount of money that you could possible make in that venture is not what will always make you happy. Success should not be defined by the amount of money you make. If you are miscible while you are earning it then it doesn’t really matter. If you are able to find something you love to do and make a living doing it then you will be a very blessed man.
Good luck in your adventures,
James Farris
If you’re interested I have included the link to my Entrepreneurs Story below.
http://9to5isoverrated.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-entrepreneurship-story.html