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5 Reasons To Take The Leap of Faith And Give Entrepreneurship A Chance

In this post, I discuss 5 reasons to take the leap of faith and give entrepreneurship a chance. After startups have been highlighted everywhere in the last few years, there is no better time to consider becoming an entrepreneur than today.

Startups and entrepreneurship is what is ‘in’ right now. Everywhere you go, you’ll hear something about startups. You turn on the television and you see shows such as Shark Tank constantly promoting entrepreneurship.

If you are an individual who has considered entrepreneurship, but never pursued it for whatever reason…..this article is perfect for you. In this article, I’ll share 5 reasons to take the leap of faith and give entrepreneurship a chance:

1. Experience Something New 

Forget about success or failure, the journey of entrepreneurship is great enough because it will give you the opportunity to experience something new. In the first 6 months of entrepreneurship, I had learned more during that time than at any point in time of my life.

By taking the leap of faith into entrepreneurship, you are exposing yourself to a whole new world. You get to negotiate business deals, make sales, tap into your creativity, network and pick up so many other skills that you wouldn’t be able to do otherwise. If you’re looking to change your life and experience new things, this is the best idea for you.

2. Freedom

If you’re tired of being a yes man and working for someone else, that’s a good enough reason to become an entrepreneur. There is no greater feeling and satisfaction in the world than working for yourself. If you want to work your own hours at your own location, there is no career path that provides freedom like entrepreneurship.

For those seeking freedom and a greater purpose in their lives, entrepreneurship is the way to go. You may not get freedom immediately if you want to be successful since you have to work long hours without much pay, but the payoff in the long run can be incredible.

3. Build Your Legacy 

At some point, everyone realizes that they were put on this planet for a bigger purpose. Whether it’s to change the world, change a culture or whatever it is, entrepreneurship allows you to truly build your legacy for the long run. My passion for being an entrepreneur has to do with my desire to leave a legacy that outlives me.

You’ll never know how far you can build your legacy without giving it a chance. Becoming an entrepreneur puts you in the driver seat to control your life and how people remember you. By creating products, services or ideas that can change the world forever, entrepreneurship is a great way to build a solid legacy.

4. Financial Independence 

Whether we like to admit it or not, money is extremely important in this world. It’s what runs a lot of the world at the end of the day. By becoming an entrepreneur, you can put yourself in a position to be financially independent for the rest of your life.

If you’re able to build your business and grow it to a sustainable level, you can earn a lot of money without having to put in a lot of hours. The beginning is always the hardest, but when everything has been set up…..you can really create an exceptional operation. If you’re seeking financial independence, entrepreneurship is a great path for it.

5. Meet New People 

When I became an entrepreneur, I entered a world where I didn’t know a single person. From networking, reaching out to others and meeting others at various venues, I ended up building a massive network of other entrepreneurs. In the last 5 years, some of these individuals have become my closest friends and I hold powerful relationships with them.

If anything, entrepreneurship will open you up to a whole new world of unique people. If all else fails, you at least have the opportunity to meet new people. From these connections, you have no idea what can come in the future.

Conclusion 

In this article, I shared 5 reasons to take the leap of faith and give entrepreneurship a chance. What are some reasons why you decided to become an entrepreneur?

5 Signs You Really Need To Quit Your Job

In this article, I share 5 signs you really need to quit you job. I draw from my personal experiences and the discoveries I have by talking with others to write this post.

 

At the ripe age of 15, my father walked into my room one day and told me you have to get a job. I put down my headphones, paused the game I was playing and gave him a perplexed look.

 

 

He said, “All those games I’ve been buying for you and all that money I’ve given you to go out with friends isn’t going to come from me anymore. It’s time you learned the value of a dollar.” That was it.

 

 

The next couple weeks were followed by me looking for a job. Between the ages of 15 to 17, I worked more jobs than the usual teenager did. I did sales, project management, customer service, tutoring, coaching, billing, telemarketing, and just about any other odd job that would hire me.

 

 

I would last a month or two at each of these jobs before quitting. This pattern continued throughout those two years and I finally realized that something wasn’t right. I couldn’t possibly try every single job in numerous different fields only to hate every single one of them equally.

 

 

It was at this moment I realized that I hated the whole idea of working a job. It wasn’t for me and I had to find a new career path. From there, I jumped into entrepreneurship and found a career I love.

 

 

In this article, I share 5 signs you really need to quit your job:

 

 

1. The Whole Experience Is Toxic

 

When I worked jobs, I dreaded the commute to the establishment and I counted down every single minute until I was free. I felt like a prisoner and these were some really toxic conditions.

 

 

If you totally dislike going to work, being at work and cannot wait to get out, it’s a sign that you really should quit your job. Your quality of life can be improved dramatically if you decide to work on something that will actually make you feel good.

 

 

2. Your Heart Is Somewhere Else

 

You may physically be at the place of work, but your heart and mind are really somewhere else. If this is the case, working a job isn’t for you. When I worked those mundane jobs, I was constantly daydreaming about other things.

 

 

Listen to your instincts. If you do what you love, money will always come. It’s worth taking the risk to do something meaningful that will make you happy for the rest of your life. Don’t force yourself to work a job that isn’t right for you.

 

 

3. You Don’t Feel Appreciated

 

Being appreciated and getting respect from your co-workers and bosses is extremely crucial for a healthy relationship in the workplace. If people do not appreciate the services and work you do for their organization, you have no reason being there.

 

 

I remember coming up with really creative ideas at a specific job, but not getting my voice heard. I would try sharing it with my bosses or managers and they would simply ignore me as if I didn’t exist. If you don’t have an active voice and role in the organization, it’s a sign you should move on.

 

 

4. You Think You Can Do Better

 

Do not EVER limit yourself. If you feel that you can get a better job or do something superior, do it!

 

 

Do not let fear hold you down from achieving your full potential. Not only must you think limitless thoughts, but you must act on these thoughts limitlessly as well. If you think you can do better, you’ll never know unless you try.

 

 

5. You Don’t Learn Anything

 

Every day is successful one if I go to bed knowing a little bit more than I did the day before. If you’re working at a job where you do not learn anything new, it’s really time for a change. Let me explain why.

 

 

A relationship between an employee and a company goes far beyond just a paycheck being exchanged for time. Employers are expected to create strong culture, help their employees learn and to foster growth in the workplace. If you aren’t constantly evolving with your job, you’re going to be screwed 10 years from now.

 

 

Conclusion

 

For all the dreamers out there, this article is targeted to you. I recently delivered a TEDx talk asking the important question – If not now, when? In this article, I shared 5 signs you really need to quit you job!

 

 

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