Dragon Slayers’ Guide to Life:
Going from over a decade of salaried work in a licensed profession where I had a clear role and status to full-time self-employment in a profession that is a bit like the Wild West was not without it’s challenges.
If you are an entrepreneur or considering making the leap, here are a few tips I can offer you from my own insights and dope slaps along the way.
1. Admit it when you need help and then ask for it.
2. Accept help and support without worrying that people will think you less of you.
3. Don’t overplan.
4. Develop work habits that bring out your best.
5. You don’t have to catch every ball thrown at you.
For five more, go here.
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Steve on February 1st, 2007 at 11:33 am
I would add - Start slow and see what works, pilot several ideas simultaneously and see what the market is interested in - don’t quit your day job until you can establish one or more of the ideas - with a little burst of hard work you can make the transition a little smoother - don’t limit the potential to just yourself: my jump was preceeded by my spouse and when she was stable in her own business, I could afford to move on.
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Passport to Wealth on May 28th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Steve brings up a good point in regards to being able to afford to move on. I was sort of forced into self employment when my employer downsized. It resulted in a lot of stress as I really HAD to see results and small failures always seemed a bit larger.
It is much easier to establish a successful track record that you have proven to yourself over time so you can leave your 9 to 5 with a little less stress in terms of financial worry.