Recently I read “The Secret” .. a book that a friend of mine told me about. At the time they told me about it, they were staunchly opposed to it as being highly New Age. But I had to check it out for myself. Turns out, it remains on the list of ridiculous reads, but it does contain some nuggets of truth that I think apply to the entrepreneur.
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How to stop collecting business ideas and start building real options.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend months—or even years—thinking about making a change without actually doing anything?
Maybe you’ve considered consulting. Or starting a business. Or investing in real estate. Maybe you enjoy your job but are tired of the bureaucracy and restrictions that come with it.
You keep looking at possibilities.
You watch videos, read books, attend workshops, and talk with friends about what you could do.
But nothing really changes.
I think one reason is simple: There’s no urgency.
If you want to quit your job but don’t know what to do instead, start by choosing one kind of work to investigate. Identify what you want to change, notice work you enjoy, and talk with someone already doing it. You can take those steps while you’re still employed.
Here are three questions to help you begin.
If your paycheck stopped Friday, where would your next dollar come from? I’m not suggesting you quit your job. I’m suggesting the opposite. Keep the job. Keep the paycheck. Keep the benefits. But start building something beside it.
Did you just say find a better book!
Well, i like your positive criticism of the book something that we do not hear a lot. I hear how great and awesome the book is but seldom hear people put facts in perspective!