I've been having some interesting conversations lately about why people refuse to take the risk of either A - pursuing new employment opportunities (more money, better opportunity) or B - starting their own business. The general consensus has been that they don't want to fail and they can't risk losing the "stable job".
A couple sayings come to mind, "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" and "the grass is always greener on the other side".
To break it down, are you willing to trade 40k-50k plus benefits for a chance at making 6 figures?
If you have a passion for something that can make you money and help you provide a better life for your family...why not?
I love risk takers! (I married one!) A friend of mine recently decided to take the leap of faith and was able to build a reputable small business that generated 75k in 2012. Now he is using his success as fuel to push others to take the same leap!
Leapers beware! Timing is everything. Make sure the risk that you take is a calculated risk. Have a plan and work the plan! Find someone that has been successful. Interview them! What did they do to successfully start a new career or start a new business? Most successful people enjoy sharing their personal keys to success. Give it some thought, put your ideas on paper and move forward. Don't look back!
These are just my thoughts, I'd love to hear yours!
Good Stuff Bro!
ReplyDeleteI love This, It's very important to understand what the word fail means and where it comes from. Most of us have strong background of coming up through the school system. This is where the illusions of "right" and "wrong" decisions come into play. Most people want to make the "right" decision which in their mind stands for not failing. The reality of the situation is that there is no such thing as Failure. There is only such a thing as making decisions and learning from them. The more I grow and expand as an Entrepreneur and get around people who have done more than me, the more I learn that each of them have made MORE mistakes than me. Taking the Leap doesn't mean not making any "mistakes" it means knowing what you want to the point that each mistake is just a lesson along the way. Know what You Want first and the Rest Will be fine. I WANT FREEDOM.
ReplyDeleteI once heard a wise woman say this--->
ReplyDeleteAmerican Economics is NOT taught in the American School System.
The American School System was built BY Entrepreneurs to Breed Workers! So, honestly--- because it is harder to gain wealth and determine your own destiny while working for someone--- that really is MORE risk because you are allowing someone to control your future. The bible has so many great clues to this (Be the Lender and Not the Borrower, The Head and Not the Tail), but we have not been taught properly. Even the Bible warns against this--- Its says --As Christians, don't be so heavenly bound that you are no earthly good. #BreakTheMold #ItsNotARisk...ItsWhatTheWealthyDo