Entrepreneurs - You must unlearn what you have learned

Source: tapintotvtraining.com

Chances are, you are trying to become independent while still carrying the mindset of an employee.


That would be like driving east looking for a sunset!

Here are the messages (programming) I received throughout my childhood and young adulthood. See if they match yours.


Go to school. Do your homework. Get good grades. Go to college. Get a job. Do what you're told. Get promoted. Don't cause any disruption. Retire.


In short, you are taught to be a good follower.


You are not going to become independent as long you continue to carry the mentality of a follower.


Becoming independent is not a job; it's a way of life. So stand up, and shake your head until that employee mentality falls out on the floor. Now pick it up and throw it out the window.


OK. So let me guess why you want to become independent.



You want freedom! You're sick and tired of going to a dead end job, working with a bunch of knuckleheads, the bureaucracy, the politics, not spending enough time with your family and friends, not getting paid what you're worth, not being able to take a vacation when you feel like it... should I keep going? Or should I sum it up in one sentence?


YOU'RE LOOKING TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK!


Let's see if you can get it back.



The Employee Roadmap:


Security minded

Good follower

Afraid of making mistakes

Risk-adverse

Predictability

Short-term vision

The Millionaire Roadmap:


Security? C'mon, let's get real.


Proactive

Understands that mistakes are a learning platform for success

Loves the roller coaster at the theme park

Risk driven

Results driven

Long-term vision

Don't get upset or depressed because you feel you don't possess any of the traits of the millionaire roadmap. It's really not your fault. It's your programming.


In fact research shows that 85% of the things we think about are old thoughts and only 15% are new ideas and beliefs. Since you are reading this you are obviously ready to enjoy a more abundant life.


Since birth, instinctually, we look for security, comfort, and assurance. And it never leaves us. Even entrepreneurs work hard to create some level of security and assurance with their business.


Here's the difference.


People who are independent understand that there is no such thing as security. The average person entering today's workforce will change jobs an average of 14 times in their career - voluntary or otherwise. Just ask the hundred of thousands who have lost their jobs from the latest housing and financial crisis. Banks and financial institutions that have been the bedrock of our country - gone. Real security comes from within.


Once you can spot and take advantage of opportunities, you will be on your way.


People who are independent understand the need to take charge of their life and guide their own destiny.


They are proactive and they realize that venturing out on their own means that there is no boss or deadlines or staff to hold their feet to their fire. They must be driven, passionate and proactive with their goals.


People who are independent understand that mistakes are just a stepping stone, a learning process in achieving greater outcomes. Making mistakes are not droplets of insecurity that someday you will be replaced or lose your job.


People who are independent understand that, like life, business is a roller coaster ride with its up and downs; but only through hard work and determination can one achieve more "up" times than "down" times.


People who are independent understand that in order to achieve that freedom, one must be able to take risks. I am not talking about risks like quitting your job tomorrow. Calculated risks, like starting a business from home, working two hours a day, budgeting a portion of money to invest in the business, and so on.


People who are independent understand that livelihood is based on results. Did I make money today or did I lose money today? Your survival is based on results. There are no sick days, no time clocks, no kissing up. Just you and the results you can produce. At a job, you can just show up, be a loyal employee, fly under the radar, do what you are told, and the paychecks will come in like clockwork. Very predictable. Nothing wrong with that; however, take that mentality and behavior into the entrepreneur's world, and you might as well shut down today.


People who are independent understand that there are no get rich quick solutions. It takes purpose, passion, and action to achieve one's goals. They also look at life from a long-term perspective. Where will I be in 5 years - 10 years - 20 years from now? What kind of work do I want to be doing? What kind of income do I want to be making? Employees just think from day-to-day, never looking forward to where their current position is taking them or what kind of work they will be doing.



Why?

Because they feel they have no control over those decisions and it is left up to the company.


Your Next Step:

Take control over your own future and work out of the employee mindset.