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11 Ways To Succeed In Business?
I worked for myself as a grocery store owner many years ago. When I started, I did not have any expertise nor even capital. Those were difficult times in my country. Suddenly, I had to leave my parents, relatives, friends, my main job and all my assets accumulated over the years. It was a question of life and death.
From Rwanda, I went to the city of Lusaka in Zambia with a bill of 20 US dollars hidden in the collar of my baby daughter. I sold my own clothes, practiced hard labor to pay for food and transportation. I was running from war and did not have a chance to carry any money on me. Escaping the war zone alive was the most important, the highest priority. That was actually a blessing because almost a million people did not make it.
When I arrived in Lusaka, I observed the way business was being conducted and decided to do something to earn a living for my family. I was with my wife, two young children , Delphine(1.9 years), Clemence (0.6 years) and Gloria, my sister in law (12 years). They needed a shelter, food and medication. We were all sick and in very bad shapes.
I started from the $20 US to rebuild my life and the lives of my family. I built my business from $0 to $10 thousand in 4 years despite the frequent thefts, physical, violent assaults and unstable local currency.
I approached the Indian merchants who were true experts in business and learned from them. I went through tough challenges with determination. A gave to people whatever I was able to afford and received help from them in return.
I did not have the chance to read books or articles from Experts like Robin Sharma but I tried to survive. Today, I am still keeping that dream alive. Being an entrepreneur is challenging and I know that. However, challenge is what you need if you really want to escape the rat race.
I don’t say it is the only way. I am just saying it is the way I have decided to go for the rest of my life. It is my obsession I might say. This time, it will be a different type of business.
Let’s now find out the 11 Obsessions Of Remarkable Entrepreneurs, by Robin Sharma
Recently I delivered a three-hour presentation for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Vancouver. I was really delighted to share my ideas on what it takes to be a world-class entrepreneur. The productivity habits of best entrepreneurs, and ultimately how you build a fast growth company while actually cultivating a better lifestyle. A lifestyle where you have more fun and more balance.
And I wanted to share the 11 Obsessions of Remarkable Entrepreneurs with you. Because I shared a lot of the ideas with them and I wanted to offer them to you so you can multiply your profits, build a truly great small company while creating a truly exceptional lifestyle.
The 11 Obsessions of Remarkable Entrepreneurs
1. Remarkable Entrepreneurs understand the quality of the practice determines the caliber of the performance
The Pro Athlete Protocol: Prepare Yourself Mentally, Physically + Emotionally
2. Bureaucrats talk about people and problems, Remarkable Entrepreneurs talk about possibilities and solutions
Focus on results and get things done. Continually ask yourself, “What’s the opportunity here? How can we leverage this situation.” Focus on possibilities. Results. Results. Results.
3. Remarkable Entrepreneurs understand they are paid not just to work, but they are paid to be scared
The best entrepreneurs play out on the edges and take calculated risks. Challenge the way you performed yesterday. Take calculated risks.
4. To have what only 1% of the entrepreneurial population have, you must be willing to do what only 1% of the entrepreneurial population are willing to do
The best entrepreneurs do what’s difficult, what causes them to stretch and what requires commitment. Be committed. Be willing to do what the few do. Develop the leaders around you. Go into silence. Work on your customer experience. Have acute clarity on your 90 day goals. Work on your goals. Build relationships and trust. Persist.
5. Bureaucrats are threatened by change, Remarkable Entrepreneurs are inspired by change
The best entrepreneurs understand that a change is required to get to the next level of profits, success and fulfillment. Go through the confusion to get to the clarity.
6. Bureaucrats have jobs, Remarkable Entrepreneurs have crafts
Develop your talents and make a dent in the universe. Do something you are proud of. Elicit the best within you. The best entrepreneurs aren’t in it for the money, they’re in it for the pride they feel on creating world-class products and doing genius-level work.
7. Remarkable Entrepreneurs understand that an addiction to distraction is the death of creative production
The best entrepreneurs understand the key in business is to shift out of complexity + busy-ness to simplicity + focus. Focus on the few high leverage activities that will get you to where you want to be.
8. Bureaucrats wait until they get the energy, Remarkable Entrepreneurs understand that to get the energy you must first do the work
When you do the Work You Will Receive The 3 Entrepreneurial Gifts:
1. Release of more motivation 2. Release of confidence 3. Release of energy
9. Remarkable Entrepreneurs understand the bigger the dream the more important the team
Leadership is about influence – moving people to action by your example. Leadership is about impact – less talk more results. Leadership is about inspiration – grow other leaders.