The way of the Rebel Entrepreneur | Part 2

It is true what you've heard. One of the key things I've come to understand about business, any business. Literally, in any type of business, there are challenges. There are obstacles. Shit is going to hit the fan. This is why a lot of people don't want any part of the business world. They just want to go to their jobs, collect a pay check and live a normal life. There is nothing wrong with this. But since you are reading this blog, I don't think this is what you want out of your life. You want to do something meaningful. You want to make a difference, and you want to live the life of your dreams, not just the life everyone thinks you should live.

So, what are the key ingredients that are going to lead you to success in business? There's 2 key elements that will transform your business from being in a slouch to becoming highly successful. It all starts with the basis:

1. Have a very clear purpose or 'why'. Successful people are very clear about what they want. They know what their purpose is, and they know why they're doing what they're doing.
When your 'why' and your purpose are clear and well developed, you will be able to overcome the outside forces that will inevitably come against you. You'll be able to overcome your moments of doubt and move forward. So, the first thing you've really got to do is really clarify your 'why.' Why are you doing what you're doing? Why do you want to be in business? What is the purpose? 
Don't settle for what you think is a good why. Don't choose a why because it's socially accepted or expected from you. Be brutally honest with WHY you want what you want without judgement. Identifying your true why and being truly honest about it to yourself is what will make the difference. Only that way will you be able to find a team of people around you that share your vision and will be motivated to make it happen. 

2. Set your Game Changers! As an entrepreneur, if you want to get to the next level, I encourage you to put your goals to the side. I'm not saying goals are bad. I'm just saying goals are low energy. Ask yourself this question: "What is something I can do that might take me three months to a year to achieve, but would completely revolutionize my business, my lifestyle and my bank account?" Your answer? That, my friend, is your game changer. That is what is going to completely change the game for you. Put all your eggs in that basket, and believe in your ability to make it happen. You will be amazed at how quickly it is possible to totally revolutionize your entire life when you put this way of thinking into practice.

Even if you've been running your business for years already, it is super important you keep revisiting these questions at least once a year. There are so many elements that influence our businesses and ourselves that it is important to keep yourself focused. At the same time, when you feel you've got your purpose and game-changers yet the growth and development you're looking for is not happening, then maybe you need to start being brutally honest with yourself and re-evaluate if you really have clarity on these two elements. 

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