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So much truth in this post. I called myself an "entrepreneur" at one point and set really high goals and had that "can't tell me nothing, if you can't make a mil in a year, don't spread that negativity onto me" outlook. Thats blind.Originally Posted by recycledpaper
Originally Posted by freakydestroyer
People who put self-limiting beliefs on themselves will not reach their potential. A lot of both mental and physical strength is mental. Hustling is a test of mental tenacity in which everyday represents a new struggle to beat yesterday's maximum output.Originally Posted by recycledpaper
i respect the optimism, but you guys are setting yourself up for disappointment. your goals are too high and unrealistic. $1m by the end of 2010? lol
that's why i said i respect the optimism. the most important thing in the REAL WORLD is setting reachable goals and mental checkpoints. it's one thing to say "i'm going to do this, do that, make this, make that" and it's another to take action and implement your ideas 110%. making money and starting a business takes complete dedication and passion, otherwise you will become distracted and falter. the easiest way to be distracted is to set hard-to-reach goals for yourself right off the bat. you will see less rewards and over time, this will deter you. this is a fact. before you know it, all the wind is out of your sails and you're left wondering where your motivation went. just trying to help you guys. as an entrepreneur, i have a decent idea of what it takes to make it with a business. i'm not saying to set your overall goals low; instead break them up into a lot of easily-reachable checkpoints so you can keep yourself psyched up and motivated.
"if you want to change the world, you don't go out one day and attempt to do so. you start by offering your neighbor a helping hand."
Patience is just as important as passion when it comes to making money. I'm working at an office right now which is something I told myself I'd never do, but its allowing me to build equity and teaches me the professional skills that will definitely come in handy when I venture out on my own (I work in business development for a leading Internet advertising technology startup).
I recommend everyone intern or work at a startup company at some point, you'll learn so much.