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Saturday, February 5, 2011

How to take the leap

Many people which I've spoken with are literally tired of working for someone else! Are you one of those people?
Many average people don't even realize they can make an above average income. But quite literally, you can "recession-proof" yourself and your family by going into business for yourself.
While this path sometimes takes a leap of faith, here are three tips to help you get started on the right foot!

1) Make sure you start with a plan that is SOLID!
Have clearly defined goals, both long term (what will you do once you are near the finish line?!) and short term (how will you get to where you want to be tomorrow or a week from now?)


2) Talk to the experts!
Find some successful people whom you look up to. Ask them out to dinner. PAY for that dinner. During that dinner, let THEM do the talking...and bring a voice recorder. Let them be your mentors and duplicate what they tell you.

3) Don't listen to the naysayers and dream stealers!
Some people have been beaten down by society...but this is your business, not theirs. If you buy into their opinions, you buy into your lifestyle...and if your drunk, unemployed uncle is trying to steal your dreams away, just remember who is giving you their opinion! Well intentioned feedback should be constructive and supportive...if people are maliciously attacking you, drive yourself away from them.

Looking for a business to get started in? Shoot me a message with your likes/dislikes and your goals and I'll point you in the right direction! "You have to love what you do. Without passion, great success is hard to come by." - Donald Trump

- Dave

davidrydelnik@gmail.com

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