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MINDSETS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS
I was recently asked about my journey as an entrepreneur. It really had me reflecting on how far I have come and the time it took me to get there. Looking back at my success really had me appreciating all the failure. It wasn’t until much later in my journey did I learn how mindset played a huge part of my success. It really got me thinking about the mindsets of successful entrepreneurs.
“Tell me about your big dream.” This is one of the first questions I ask my clients. Over time, I’ve noticed a pattern. The answers many give are general, safe, and predictable. So predictable, in fact, that I often know what they will say before they say it: “I want to be successful,” my clients tell me. But when I ask them to define what success means to them, I am surprised at the mediocre aim of their goals. “I just want to make a little extra money or I would be happy with a few more clients. “ I challenge my clients, inquiring why their goal is not to make a million dollars or to become the CEO? I push them to be honest with themselves. Their reasoning surfaces: “I don’t have the education, I don’t need money to be happy, I don’t have the time.”
We are all capable of “The Big Dream.” The only thing that holds us back is our own thoughts. That is IT! It sounds too simple, but the truth is that our thoughts control our results. Rarely do people focus enough on this aspect of success. That is why the first thing I teach my clients is to identify, recognize, and manage their thoughts. You can have every business tool available and all the education in the world, but if you don’t learn to control your mind you will not have the ability to progress with fortitude. If you are looking to become the best version of yourself, you will need to learn to implement the proper tools.
Confidence in Yourself.
Confidence is having the ability to trust yourself. You say you will do something and you do it. You have surety that you can do hard things. If you start something, you finish it, no matter the outcome. This builds character, determination, and self-respect. You become known for these attributes. Successful people understand this concept and implement it into all aspects of their lives.
Comparison Equals Motivation
Jealousy and envy is innate. These thoughts are present regardless. It is when you let these feelings hinder your progress that they hold you back. Learn to recognize jealous thoughts and change them into thoughts that motivate and serve you. Dwelling on negative emotions because of what others have can be detrimental to your own growth. Find people who motivate and inspire you. You have a choice in who you are surrounded by and the thoughts you choose to think.
Avoid the Past
We all have experienced failures and disappointments in our past, but that is where they live—in the past. Take those experiences and use them as a tutor. Don’t let your past define you. But let it refine you into something better. When you blame your past for your current situation, you become a prisoner to things that are out of your control.
Embrace Failure
Failure shows you are doing something new and different. Willingness to be uncomfortable and try new things is when growth appears. It is the fear of failure that holds us back from taking action. When we embrace failure, we become open to taking risks and in turn gain more opportunity, more growth, and more knowledge. Successful people make committing to fail a mindset they seize.
Time Management
Learning to control your mind helps you to manage your time. Successful people often value time over money. Time becomes the most valuable commodity in their workflow. Being intentional with your time and your thoughts about time helps you accomplish your big goals. Be determined to manage every minute as if it were an investment in your success. Be respectful of your time and others. Plan your days and honor your plan.
Unattainable Goals
Goal setting is the most compassionate thing we can do for ourselves. By doing this we strive to be the best and achieve the best. Learn to include what you once thought of as “unattainable goals” in your list. When we start to change our thoughts to work towards the big goals, we begin to evolve. We surpass goals we didn’t realize were even possible. If we focus on a goal we want to achieve, then we become focused on ways to accomplish the goals. Opportunities will begin to present themselves and we become better versions of ourselves regardless the outcome.
As you implement these mindsets into your business, you will see growth and progression. Create new habits and thoughts and be consistent. Change takes time, but the payoff is huge. How will you implement these principals into your life?
