Considering sky high college tuition costs, high unemployment and underemployment, edutainment may be ready to take off. Edutainment = education + entertainment.
People are reading and looking at the web sites of Robert T Kiyosaki, You Tube, sites with free lectures and tutorials, the CBOE's web site and others. People buy books and dvds to be educated and entertained.
I predict the self help (self education) industry will really grow. There could be viable alternatives to traditional schools and colleges for some subjects in the near future. Edutainment and self help are excellent for entrepreneurs and investors who want to hone their skills. Schools don't really teach financial skills.
People are taking on $100,000 or more in student loans, and living with their parents in order to pay the debt. The debt could have been paid into a Roth IRA or funding a small business instead.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Get Your Master Mind Group Moving
If your Master Mind group is not functioning at the level you would like it to be, read on.
These days, you need to be a one man think tank to really succeed. Think about that for a second.
The news media is awash with pure 100% unadulterated bullshit about success, news, money, etc.
The sheeple obey. The guys who reach the Forbes 400 are different. They make the rules. They change the rules. They don't necessarily obey the talking heads.
How did they succeed? By questioning the assumptions of others and their own. They took risks. Calculated risks. They did math. They spend their time reading, learning skills, researching, talking to people, and figuring out their target customers.
They didn't worry about what some sophomoric ass said on TV. They followed their bliss.
So there you have it. Recruit "One Man Think Tanks" to your Master Mind and get to work.
More about this in the Black Book of the Master Mind part 2. Coming soon.
These days, you need to be a one man think tank to really succeed. Think about that for a second.
The news media is awash with pure 100% unadulterated bullshit about success, news, money, etc.
The sheeple obey. The guys who reach the Forbes 400 are different. They make the rules. They change the rules. They don't necessarily obey the talking heads.
How did they succeed? By questioning the assumptions of others and their own. They took risks. Calculated risks. They did math. They spend their time reading, learning skills, researching, talking to people, and figuring out their target customers.
They didn't worry about what some sophomoric ass said on TV. They followed their bliss.
So there you have it. Recruit "One Man Think Tanks" to your Master Mind and get to work.
More about this in the Black Book of the Master Mind part 2. Coming soon.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Continue Your Education - For Free
There are a lot of excellent web sites that offer free education for investors and entrepreneurs.
You can see videos that teach finance and statistics. You can learn to trade options. And more.
The page at my site below is really worth looking at if you want financial independence.
http://www.renegadeuniversity.net/Links.html
You can see videos that teach finance and statistics. You can learn to trade options. And more.
The page at my site below is really worth looking at if you want financial independence.
http://www.renegadeuniversity.net/Links.html
Financial Independence: Things Have Changed
In the old economy, you could work and invest in mutual funds for 40 years and have a great chance to be financially independent by age 60. Today, the situation is very different. In this article, I will attempt to explain why and what to do about it.
Technology is changing rapidly. Today's entrepreneurs and workers need more technical skills than ever. Technological change will continue rapidly. You can't learn everything, but determine what skills will help you the most. What skills do employers need in your area? What you need to do now is assess where your skills are and get the classes or books that will help you.
If you have the opportunity, consider learning about nanotechnology. Nanotechnology will likely be as devastating to traditional companies as the Internet.
Lots of people are in college these days. But are they really learning to program computers really well? Are they encouraged to start a business while they are in school? Is tuition going to really hurt them financially after they graduate? Are students really being made as competitive in the workplace as they should be?
In the old days, getting business loans or love money for your business was relatively easy. These days, more people are broke and loans are expensive. My suggestion is that you bootstrap your business and improve it as you make sales. If you cannot make any sales, then you don't really have a business.
Knowing the markets and how to invest will help a great deal in raising capital for a business or the account you intend to live off of until your untimely demise. So, spend some of your free time reading investing books, and newsletters. Following the market and a watch list will help you learn too. Being able to trade is important, because, buying and holding mutual funds for the last ten years did not result in major gains, like in the past.
Do the work necessary and learn to invest. Sure, some of the books are expensive and the market opens pretty early. But I urge you to do it. Having others invest for you means to pay considerable fees and you have no control.
What did Napoleon Hill say during the Great Depression? He said, "Don't worry about what THEY say." This statement is still very true. Pursue your dreams and leave the sheeple behind you. Have the masses or the talking heads leaded you to wealth? Probably not, so shut them out and busy yourself with the pursuit of financial independence.
If you are interested, proceed to my site, http://www.renegadeuniversity.net and read more. Don't waste time or make huge mistakes in your finances, visit http://www.renegadeuniversity.net.
Thank you,
David K Drews
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Technology is changing rapidly. Today's entrepreneurs and workers need more technical skills than ever. Technological change will continue rapidly. You can't learn everything, but determine what skills will help you the most. What skills do employers need in your area? What you need to do now is assess where your skills are and get the classes or books that will help you.
If you have the opportunity, consider learning about nanotechnology. Nanotechnology will likely be as devastating to traditional companies as the Internet.
Lots of people are in college these days. But are they really learning to program computers really well? Are they encouraged to start a business while they are in school? Is tuition going to really hurt them financially after they graduate? Are students really being made as competitive in the workplace as they should be?
In the old days, getting business loans or love money for your business was relatively easy. These days, more people are broke and loans are expensive. My suggestion is that you bootstrap your business and improve it as you make sales. If you cannot make any sales, then you don't really have a business.
Knowing the markets and how to invest will help a great deal in raising capital for a business or the account you intend to live off of until your untimely demise. So, spend some of your free time reading investing books, and newsletters. Following the market and a watch list will help you learn too. Being able to trade is important, because, buying and holding mutual funds for the last ten years did not result in major gains, like in the past.
Do the work necessary and learn to invest. Sure, some of the books are expensive and the market opens pretty early. But I urge you to do it. Having others invest for you means to pay considerable fees and you have no control.
What did Napoleon Hill say during the Great Depression? He said, "Don't worry about what THEY say." This statement is still very true. Pursue your dreams and leave the sheeple behind you. Have the masses or the talking heads leaded you to wealth? Probably not, so shut them out and busy yourself with the pursuit of financial independence.
If you are interested, proceed to my site, http://www.renegadeuniversity.net and read more. Don't waste time or make huge mistakes in your finances, visit http://www.renegadeuniversity.net.
Thank you,
David K Drews
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Don't Worry About what "They" Say...
...worry about what Napoleon Hill says.
Use your differences. Be different from the sheeple. Connect with like-minded people.
Plan your future. Plan in as much detail as possible, every major part of your life, including health goals.
Know you are good. Know your phony friends and the toxic "they" are just that, toxic.
Instead, feel good about yourself. Know you are worthy of your goals.
Feed your body and mind the best diet possible, every day.
Check in with your Master Mind group from time to time.
Use your differences. Be different from the sheeple. Connect with like-minded people.
Plan your future. Plan in as much detail as possible, every major part of your life, including health goals.
Know you are good. Know your phony friends and the toxic "they" are just that, toxic.
Instead, feel good about yourself. Know you are worthy of your goals.
Feed your body and mind the best diet possible, every day.
Check in with your Master Mind group from time to time.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Mastermind Your Internet Business
Many people involved in internet marketing are looking for innovative ways to get things done. However, not all are able to make their mark in the arena of the internet marketing because many individuals do not get the right guidance and education or they fall for the get rich fast schemes.
No matter if you want to earn money on the internet or if you have other goals, you can accomplish more with the help of mastermind groups, either in a face to face setting or in a group which meets on-line.
Mastermind groups are trusted groups through which you can share ideas, troubleshoot obstacles and brainstorm. They act to strengthen your sphere of influence, keeping you and your group motivated, and energized.
How do mastermind groups function?
Most masterminds takes place through telephone, online messages or personal meetings. The one-on-one meetings generally take place at least once in a month however some people will meet once a quarter. The nature of these groups requires your commitment to help others, as well as help yourself.
Master mind groups are small think-tanks for people to share their experiences and methods in business and ways to earn more money on the Internet. As the Internet keeps on changing g on a daily basis, it is important to keep pace with it. The only way to become an expert in this ever changing environment is to practice and learn daily. Mastermind groups help you to stay on top of the education and the methods being used. There are many groups ready to help you, the key lies in selecting the best one. Here are some tips that will help you do that:
Look for a mastermind-training group whose goals meet your goals.
Check the mastermind forum group is providing innovative Internet business marketing techniques, such as, social media, press releases, video marketing, social bookmarking, hub pages, keyword research list building and other relevant topics.
Benefits of joining a mastermind group
A mastermind group is a good source of quick and valuable information that help grow your online business.
By joining a mastermind group, you will be able to gain experience, develop techniques that are business strategic and will be able to gain tremendous confidence needed to survive in the field of Internet Marketing.
Your business will begin to take shape, increase in volume and the success will spread to your personal life.
Mastermind groups are for people who are genuine about their education and want to take their business to the next level.
ABOUT DAN STOJADINOVIC: Dan is an immigrant from Serbia who arrived to the United States with only $400 in his pocket. He now teaches thousands of Entrepreneurs around the country the secrets of Internet Marketing and Joint Ventures. Dan's blog can be found at: http://www.DanStojadinovic.Com
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No matter if you want to earn money on the internet or if you have other goals, you can accomplish more with the help of mastermind groups, either in a face to face setting or in a group which meets on-line.
Mastermind groups are trusted groups through which you can share ideas, troubleshoot obstacles and brainstorm. They act to strengthen your sphere of influence, keeping you and your group motivated, and energized.
How do mastermind groups function?
Most masterminds takes place through telephone, online messages or personal meetings. The one-on-one meetings generally take place at least once in a month however some people will meet once a quarter. The nature of these groups requires your commitment to help others, as well as help yourself.
Master mind groups are small think-tanks for people to share their experiences and methods in business and ways to earn more money on the Internet. As the Internet keeps on changing g on a daily basis, it is important to keep pace with it. The only way to become an expert in this ever changing environment is to practice and learn daily. Mastermind groups help you to stay on top of the education and the methods being used. There are many groups ready to help you, the key lies in selecting the best one. Here are some tips that will help you do that:
Look for a mastermind-training group whose goals meet your goals.
Check the mastermind forum group is providing innovative Internet business marketing techniques, such as, social media, press releases, video marketing, social bookmarking, hub pages, keyword research list building and other relevant topics.
Benefits of joining a mastermind group
A mastermind group is a good source of quick and valuable information that help grow your online business.
By joining a mastermind group, you will be able to gain experience, develop techniques that are business strategic and will be able to gain tremendous confidence needed to survive in the field of Internet Marketing.
Your business will begin to take shape, increase in volume and the success will spread to your personal life.
Mastermind groups are for people who are genuine about their education and want to take their business to the next level.
ABOUT DAN STOJADINOVIC: Dan is an immigrant from Serbia who arrived to the United States with only $400 in his pocket. He now teaches thousands of Entrepreneurs around the country the secrets of Internet Marketing and Joint Ventures. Dan's blog can be found at: http://www.DanStojadinovic.Com
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The Power of Creating a Mastermind Group
Who has not heard of Napoleon Hill? And indeed, who has not heard of his classic Think and Grow Rich? The book, published in 1937, contains great ideas that have made their impact upon the whole world all through these years and are relevant even today. Masterminding is two or more individuals coming together to accomplish more than either could alone. The thought is working together creates harmony and purposeful relationships. This group helps to bring out your creative genius and expand your ideas into greatness.
The secret sauce is that each one knows that the ultimate aim is to reach your destination by brainstorming, supporting ideas that need support but at the same time offering constructive criticism. Each member should remember that it is the group to which the agenda belongs. All members are expected to participate in order to move the group to new heights. A sincere mastermind group offers experience to members. Your ability to grow and become a better individual in your personal and business life is highly likely. This is assuming that like minded people are coming together. The greatest asset that you have is a ready-made support network. Other benefits include: confidence builder, accountability partners, and feedback.
Who can create a successful mastermind group?
People who see themselves as:
interacting with people of similar interests and skills.
committed to a give and take relationship.
laser focused and goal oriented
passionate about taking their success to the next level
committed to the cause to help and be helped.
Your mastermind group does not have to be formal. Many of you are probably part of a powerful group but have not officially formed or titled your group. Examples: military groups, book clubs, mom or dad groups, other support groups. All of these groups can be formed into more powerful alliances at any given time. Initially, the ideal number of members should not be more than 6. New members can be admitted, provided they meet the quality standards that should be in place. It is recommended that new members have the approval of all the existing members. A membership fee can be imposed.
Questions to ask potential members of your mastermind group:
Are you committed to your own goals?
Are you willing to commit to helping others reach their goals?
Will you commit to weekly, bi-weekly or monthly meetings?
What skills have you developed that will benefit the group?
What skills can the group provide to you to assist in your endeavors?
Ways to meet:
Mastermind groups can meet in person, on the telephone, or by tele-conferencing. During the meeting, each member should update the group on what has happened since the last meeting, including new opportunities or obstacles. Have members ask for resources if needed at this time.
Great resource to create your own Mastermind Group:
http://www.thesuccessalliance.com/
Till next time...Live on Purpose and Make it Happen
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The secret sauce is that each one knows that the ultimate aim is to reach your destination by brainstorming, supporting ideas that need support but at the same time offering constructive criticism. Each member should remember that it is the group to which the agenda belongs. All members are expected to participate in order to move the group to new heights. A sincere mastermind group offers experience to members. Your ability to grow and become a better individual in your personal and business life is highly likely. This is assuming that like minded people are coming together. The greatest asset that you have is a ready-made support network. Other benefits include: confidence builder, accountability partners, and feedback.
Who can create a successful mastermind group?
People who see themselves as:
interacting with people of similar interests and skills.
committed to a give and take relationship.
laser focused and goal oriented
passionate about taking their success to the next level
committed to the cause to help and be helped.
Your mastermind group does not have to be formal. Many of you are probably part of a powerful group but have not officially formed or titled your group. Examples: military groups, book clubs, mom or dad groups, other support groups. All of these groups can be formed into more powerful alliances at any given time. Initially, the ideal number of members should not be more than 6. New members can be admitted, provided they meet the quality standards that should be in place. It is recommended that new members have the approval of all the existing members. A membership fee can be imposed.
Questions to ask potential members of your mastermind group:
Are you committed to your own goals?
Are you willing to commit to helping others reach their goals?
Will you commit to weekly, bi-weekly or monthly meetings?
What skills have you developed that will benefit the group?
What skills can the group provide to you to assist in your endeavors?
Ways to meet:
Mastermind groups can meet in person, on the telephone, or by tele-conferencing. During the meeting, each member should update the group on what has happened since the last meeting, including new opportunities or obstacles. Have members ask for resources if needed at this time.
Great resource to create your own Mastermind Group:
http://www.thesuccessalliance.com/
Till next time...Live on Purpose and Make it Happen
Connect with me here - http://tammymcclureonline.com
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23 Common Characteristics of Successful People
I have dedicated the last few years of my life to study some of the most successful entrepreneurs in history to gain an understanding of what it is that makes them different from ordinary people. Discovering how they have ability to easily create wealth and financial freedom, whilst so many others struggle.
Through research I have found many of these entrepreneurs implement their own unique traits within business.However, there are also a number of common characteristics that are shared by every successful entrepreneur.
I was surprised to discover these common traits due to realising there is nothing they possess that is beyond the reach of anyone who is prepared to learn, develop and put new skills into practice.
5 Common Misguided Beliefs about Successful People
There are some misguided beliefs and superstitions about successful people that I would like you to think about....
Successful people are Lucky- I will reveal why luck has absolutely nothing to do with becoming successful.
They are well educated - Of course there are many entrepreneurs who are very well educated but it is not the reason for their success.
Successful people are chosen OR there is a divine force behind their success- This is not true and in this report you will discover why and how anyone including yourself can experience the same success.
Success is Genetic- Having successful parents can make a difference, however, not for the reasons you may think. Success is not genetic or inherited; if your parents are successful this doesn't necessarily mean you will be too. In the same way there are many successful people whose parents were broke.
Successful people are bad, they must have done something illegal or unethical to become rich, they trick people into giving them money- People who do business like this very rarely sustain long term success.
They are Greedy- This is quite the contrary; successful people are actually very giving, that's why they are so successful.
They were given a huge amount of money to get started with - Many entrepreneurs start from nothing, some may even have debt.
If you have ever met someone who is successful, you may have noticed that there is nothing extraordinary about that person. For some unknown reason everything seems to just go right for them, opportunities seem to frequently arise and success seems effortless.
The reality is all human beings are genetically engineered for success, but there is a fundamental flaw most people develop. It is for that reason why the majority of the world's population will never experience success.
What is this flaw?
Well the truth, it is all in our minds - the only difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the way in which they think.
Ordinary people still have the same desires as entrepreneurs, but cannot find a way to control the way they think. Consequently, their thinking takes control of them and their desires are overshadowed.
The beliefs we have are a direct result of our environment. We are influenced by the people in our lives. As we listen and learn from those around us we naturally start to acquire the same beliefs as them, hence our behaviours mirroring them too. Ordinary people tend to put themselves down and lack confidence in their own ability. Due to messages being reinforced throughout their childhood that train them to doubt, have fear, feel anxiety, and accept limitations, thus influencing their self belief
So, if we have been taught to believe that there are limits to what we are able to achieve, then we become blind to opportunities.
We do not notice this behaviour as its all sub-conscious; we go through a conditioning process as we get older and are influenced by different people and situations in our lives and start to develop habits. These habits become quite strong within us, but they do not determine who we are. We can very easily learn how to break these patterns and install new beliefs.
Successful people have a profoundly different approach to life. Their attitude is created from a framework of powerful beliefs and empowering thoughts. It's these powerful beliefs that make wealthy people different.
So what is it that makes successful entrepreneurs so successful? In this report I will be revealing 23 common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how you can model their behaviour to rapidly improve your business and create your own success story.
23 Common Characteristic's of an Entrepreneur
#1 - Entrepreneur's take responsible for their own destiny
Successful people do not blame other people or their circumstance for their current situation. They believe it is their responsibility to achieve what they desire. They do not wait for it to fall into their lap or rely on other people to make it happen for them. A lot of people sit and wait for their fortune to find them, hoping that they will win the lottery or a long lost relative will leave them a massive inheritance. Sadly the odds of this happening are very low.
#2 - Entrepreneur's conquer their fears
Facing your fear is a very important step on the path to success. Fear is the most common reason why people do not take the required action they need to take to achieve their goals. Don't let fear hold you back.
#3 - Entrepreneur's overcome any obstacles
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals"- Sydney Smith
Having an obstacle is the same as having a problem that needs a solution. A successful person will see this as a challenge and look to find a solution to the problem in order to overcome the obstacle. Unsuccessful people will use the obstacle as an excuse as to why they haven't achieved anything.
#4 - Entrepreneur's know that there is unlimited opportunity
Unsuccessful people seem to complain about lack... lack of money and lack of opportunities. Successful people know that there is an abundance of money out there, and opportunities are constantly moving towards them. Unless we have the right state of mind we just ignore them because we can't see how they relate to us.
#5 - Entrepreneur's go against conventional wisdom
Successful people do not live by conventional wisdom; they know that if they follow the same system as the average person, they will produce the same results as the average person. If you go against the masses and follow the minority of people who are successful, you will achieve successful results.
#6 - Entrepreneur's understand how to leverage
Leverage is a very important concept that all successful entrepreneurs understand. What it actually means is that you can an create an income without trading your time for money, leveraging the skills of other people or technology to work for you so it frees up your time to create multiple streams of income.
#7 - Entrepreneur's do NOT need the approval of others to succeed
If you are always looking for others' approval in what you're doing then you will not get very far, and you will certainly not be self-empowered. Successful people follow their instincts EVEN when others are sceptical or do not agree with what they are doing.
#8 - Entrepreneur's are not scared of failure
Successful entrepreneurs do not fear failure because they know there is nothing wrong with failing. Most successful people fail their way to success, and this is because they learn from their mistakes and try again until they succeed. You can only fail if you give up.
#9 - Entrepreneur's do not fear Criticism
Criticism is not to be feared. Entrepreneurs use criticism that is of value, as feedback, to help them improve. If the criticism is not deserved, or is just someone trying to push their own limited belief onto them, then they will not value it, this way it cannot alter their confidence and motivation.
#10 - Entrepreneur's seek to find solutions
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want". - Zig Ziglar.
Entrepreneursare problem solvers. Whilst people complain about their problems, successful people seek to find solutions that will help them or can help others. When this is applied to business it is very powerful.
#11 - Entrepreneur's understand the concept of modelling
Entrepreneurs look to other people who have attained similar success that they desire. They then study these people until they discover how they achieved their success, so they are able to replicate what they do to achieve parallel results.
#12 - Entrepreneur's develop highly effective habits
By starting to believe you will become successful, you will develop behaviours that are alike to that of a successful person. Entrepreneurs are consistent in their behaviour and know that by consistently thinking and acting in a certain way they can develop useful habits. Therefore re conditioning their mind so that they act a certain way unconsciously - without even having to think about it.
#13 - Entrepreneur's take action
Entrepreneurs do not need permission to take action. Once you start to move towards an objective, the whole world will react to your movement, opening up new opportunities. If you don't ever start, nothing will ever happen, as everything around you will stay the same and that will suppress opportunity.
#14 - Entrepreneur's ability to focus
Another great commonality that entrepreneurs share is focus. Many successful people have the ability to block out everything else and focus on their goal. Some people call it tunnel vision or putting the blinkers on. If you want to achieve a certain goal you must not get distracted and lose focus on implementing your strategy, you need consistent action in order to progress.
#15 - Entrepreneur's have vision
If you visualize something enough it will soon become a belief, and having a strong sense of belief in something is the most powerful way of making a vision become a reality. This is because you start to notice every opportunity that is presented to you, this enables you to take action on it, to ensure your vision becomes your reality.
#16 - Entrepreneur's set goals
Entrepreneurs know the importance of goal setting. Something as simple as writing down your objective will dramatically improve your chance of achieving it. Have a defined goal, you need to be clear and specific on what you are going to achieve before you start working towards them. It's no good saying "I want to be rich", instead: write down exactly how much you want to earn per year, and then formulate a step by step plan that will enable you to achieve it.
#17 - Entrepreneur's are persistent
Persistence, Persistence, Persistence! This is a common attribute of an entrepreneur. Depending on whose history books you read... Thomas Edison had over 10,000 attempts at creating the working light bulb? Meaning he knew over 10,000 ways not to invent a light bulb before he found just one way. He is now revered by many as the greatest inventor of all time. Edison is a classic example of someone who (your missing a word here?)their way to success, many entrepreneurs are successful because they have persistence.
#18 - Entrepreneur's never stop learning
It is universally recognised by successful people that continually learning is a massive attribute to their success. Taking time and spending money on your own learning and personal development is the most valuable investment you can make, as it can never be taken away from you, you will always have it.
#19 - Entrepreneur's do not sell
Successful people do not have a problem with selling; this is because they look at selling very differently to everyone else. They see it as providing a solution to someone to help them solve a problem. People do not buy products or services; they buy solutions from people they trust, you don't need to sell anything- If you find a market that needs a solution and can gain their trust, they will buy the solutions you provide.
#20 - Entrepreneur's plan for success
Entrepreneurs plan for success, everything they do has a purpose of helping them progress towards their goals. They are specific about what they want to achieve and create a strategy that will enable them to get there. Sometimes they take action without a plan, and compile a strategy along the way, but every step is calculated and thought out.
#21 - Entrepreneur's Spend money on assets rather than liabilities
Entrepreneurs are investors; they invest their time and money in things that will help them achieve success. It does not mean to say they do not indulge in things that will cost money that they will not get back, like cars, holidays and TV'S. But a large proportion of the money they spend is invested into things that will help them earn more money.
#22- Entrepreneur's Do not have boundaries
Boundaries do not apply to entrepreneurs; they know that the only limits that exist are in their own minds. Napoleon Hill once said; "whatever the mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve". Too many people limit themselves to what they believe they can achieve. An entrepreneur knows that the world is full of infinite opportunity, and there is no such thing as impossible.
#23 - Entrepreneur's Surround themselves with successful people
The say that if you look at the five people you spend most of your time with; your level of wealth will probably be average of the five. Entrepreneurs surround themselves with like minded people, who they can learn from.
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Through research I have found many of these entrepreneurs implement their own unique traits within business.However, there are also a number of common characteristics that are shared by every successful entrepreneur.
I was surprised to discover these common traits due to realising there is nothing they possess that is beyond the reach of anyone who is prepared to learn, develop and put new skills into practice.
5 Common Misguided Beliefs about Successful People
There are some misguided beliefs and superstitions about successful people that I would like you to think about....
Successful people are Lucky- I will reveal why luck has absolutely nothing to do with becoming successful.
They are well educated - Of course there are many entrepreneurs who are very well educated but it is not the reason for their success.
Successful people are chosen OR there is a divine force behind their success- This is not true and in this report you will discover why and how anyone including yourself can experience the same success.
Success is Genetic- Having successful parents can make a difference, however, not for the reasons you may think. Success is not genetic or inherited; if your parents are successful this doesn't necessarily mean you will be too. In the same way there are many successful people whose parents were broke.
Successful people are bad, they must have done something illegal or unethical to become rich, they trick people into giving them money- People who do business like this very rarely sustain long term success.
They are Greedy- This is quite the contrary; successful people are actually very giving, that's why they are so successful.
They were given a huge amount of money to get started with - Many entrepreneurs start from nothing, some may even have debt.
If you have ever met someone who is successful, you may have noticed that there is nothing extraordinary about that person. For some unknown reason everything seems to just go right for them, opportunities seem to frequently arise and success seems effortless.
The reality is all human beings are genetically engineered for success, but there is a fundamental flaw most people develop. It is for that reason why the majority of the world's population will never experience success.
What is this flaw?
Well the truth, it is all in our minds - the only difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the way in which they think.
Ordinary people still have the same desires as entrepreneurs, but cannot find a way to control the way they think. Consequently, their thinking takes control of them and their desires are overshadowed.
The beliefs we have are a direct result of our environment. We are influenced by the people in our lives. As we listen and learn from those around us we naturally start to acquire the same beliefs as them, hence our behaviours mirroring them too. Ordinary people tend to put themselves down and lack confidence in their own ability. Due to messages being reinforced throughout their childhood that train them to doubt, have fear, feel anxiety, and accept limitations, thus influencing their self belief
So, if we have been taught to believe that there are limits to what we are able to achieve, then we become blind to opportunities.
We do not notice this behaviour as its all sub-conscious; we go through a conditioning process as we get older and are influenced by different people and situations in our lives and start to develop habits. These habits become quite strong within us, but they do not determine who we are. We can very easily learn how to break these patterns and install new beliefs.
Successful people have a profoundly different approach to life. Their attitude is created from a framework of powerful beliefs and empowering thoughts. It's these powerful beliefs that make wealthy people different.
So what is it that makes successful entrepreneurs so successful? In this report I will be revealing 23 common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how you can model their behaviour to rapidly improve your business and create your own success story.
23 Common Characteristic's of an Entrepreneur
#1 - Entrepreneur's take responsible for their own destiny
Successful people do not blame other people or their circumstance for their current situation. They believe it is their responsibility to achieve what they desire. They do not wait for it to fall into their lap or rely on other people to make it happen for them. A lot of people sit and wait for their fortune to find them, hoping that they will win the lottery or a long lost relative will leave them a massive inheritance. Sadly the odds of this happening are very low.
#2 - Entrepreneur's conquer their fears
Facing your fear is a very important step on the path to success. Fear is the most common reason why people do not take the required action they need to take to achieve their goals. Don't let fear hold you back.
#3 - Entrepreneur's overcome any obstacles
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals"- Sydney Smith
Having an obstacle is the same as having a problem that needs a solution. A successful person will see this as a challenge and look to find a solution to the problem in order to overcome the obstacle. Unsuccessful people will use the obstacle as an excuse as to why they haven't achieved anything.
#4 - Entrepreneur's know that there is unlimited opportunity
Unsuccessful people seem to complain about lack... lack of money and lack of opportunities. Successful people know that there is an abundance of money out there, and opportunities are constantly moving towards them. Unless we have the right state of mind we just ignore them because we can't see how they relate to us.
#5 - Entrepreneur's go against conventional wisdom
Successful people do not live by conventional wisdom; they know that if they follow the same system as the average person, they will produce the same results as the average person. If you go against the masses and follow the minority of people who are successful, you will achieve successful results.
#6 - Entrepreneur's understand how to leverage
Leverage is a very important concept that all successful entrepreneurs understand. What it actually means is that you can an create an income without trading your time for money, leveraging the skills of other people or technology to work for you so it frees up your time to create multiple streams of income.
#7 - Entrepreneur's do NOT need the approval of others to succeed
If you are always looking for others' approval in what you're doing then you will not get very far, and you will certainly not be self-empowered. Successful people follow their instincts EVEN when others are sceptical or do not agree with what they are doing.
#8 - Entrepreneur's are not scared of failure
Successful entrepreneurs do not fear failure because they know there is nothing wrong with failing. Most successful people fail their way to success, and this is because they learn from their mistakes and try again until they succeed. You can only fail if you give up.
#9 - Entrepreneur's do not fear Criticism
Criticism is not to be feared. Entrepreneurs use criticism that is of value, as feedback, to help them improve. If the criticism is not deserved, or is just someone trying to push their own limited belief onto them, then they will not value it, this way it cannot alter their confidence and motivation.
#10 - Entrepreneur's seek to find solutions
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want". - Zig Ziglar.
Entrepreneursare problem solvers. Whilst people complain about their problems, successful people seek to find solutions that will help them or can help others. When this is applied to business it is very powerful.
#11 - Entrepreneur's understand the concept of modelling
Entrepreneurs look to other people who have attained similar success that they desire. They then study these people until they discover how they achieved their success, so they are able to replicate what they do to achieve parallel results.
#12 - Entrepreneur's develop highly effective habits
By starting to believe you will become successful, you will develop behaviours that are alike to that of a successful person. Entrepreneurs are consistent in their behaviour and know that by consistently thinking and acting in a certain way they can develop useful habits. Therefore re conditioning their mind so that they act a certain way unconsciously - without even having to think about it.
#13 - Entrepreneur's take action
Entrepreneurs do not need permission to take action. Once you start to move towards an objective, the whole world will react to your movement, opening up new opportunities. If you don't ever start, nothing will ever happen, as everything around you will stay the same and that will suppress opportunity.
#14 - Entrepreneur's ability to focus
Another great commonality that entrepreneurs share is focus. Many successful people have the ability to block out everything else and focus on their goal. Some people call it tunnel vision or putting the blinkers on. If you want to achieve a certain goal you must not get distracted and lose focus on implementing your strategy, you need consistent action in order to progress.
#15 - Entrepreneur's have vision
If you visualize something enough it will soon become a belief, and having a strong sense of belief in something is the most powerful way of making a vision become a reality. This is because you start to notice every opportunity that is presented to you, this enables you to take action on it, to ensure your vision becomes your reality.
#16 - Entrepreneur's set goals
Entrepreneurs know the importance of goal setting. Something as simple as writing down your objective will dramatically improve your chance of achieving it. Have a defined goal, you need to be clear and specific on what you are going to achieve before you start working towards them. It's no good saying "I want to be rich", instead: write down exactly how much you want to earn per year, and then formulate a step by step plan that will enable you to achieve it.
#17 - Entrepreneur's are persistent
Persistence, Persistence, Persistence! This is a common attribute of an entrepreneur. Depending on whose history books you read... Thomas Edison had over 10,000 attempts at creating the working light bulb? Meaning he knew over 10,000 ways not to invent a light bulb before he found just one way. He is now revered by many as the greatest inventor of all time. Edison is a classic example of someone who (your missing a word here?)their way to success, many entrepreneurs are successful because they have persistence.
#18 - Entrepreneur's never stop learning
It is universally recognised by successful people that continually learning is a massive attribute to their success. Taking time and spending money on your own learning and personal development is the most valuable investment you can make, as it can never be taken away from you, you will always have it.
#19 - Entrepreneur's do not sell
Successful people do not have a problem with selling; this is because they look at selling very differently to everyone else. They see it as providing a solution to someone to help them solve a problem. People do not buy products or services; they buy solutions from people they trust, you don't need to sell anything- If you find a market that needs a solution and can gain their trust, they will buy the solutions you provide.
#20 - Entrepreneur's plan for success
Entrepreneurs plan for success, everything they do has a purpose of helping them progress towards their goals. They are specific about what they want to achieve and create a strategy that will enable them to get there. Sometimes they take action without a plan, and compile a strategy along the way, but every step is calculated and thought out.
#21 - Entrepreneur's Spend money on assets rather than liabilities
Entrepreneurs are investors; they invest their time and money in things that will help them achieve success. It does not mean to say they do not indulge in things that will cost money that they will not get back, like cars, holidays and TV'S. But a large proportion of the money they spend is invested into things that will help them earn more money.
#22- Entrepreneur's Do not have boundaries
Boundaries do not apply to entrepreneurs; they know that the only limits that exist are in their own minds. Napoleon Hill once said; "whatever the mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve". Too many people limit themselves to what they believe they can achieve. An entrepreneur knows that the world is full of infinite opportunity, and there is no such thing as impossible.
#23 - Entrepreneur's Surround themselves with successful people
The say that if you look at the five people you spend most of your time with; your level of wealth will probably be average of the five. Entrepreneurs surround themselves with like minded people, who they can learn from.
Billy Ryan is a Business and Marketing Consultant who helps entrepreneurs leverage power of the internet to automate their business and generate more sales.
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