Entrepreneurship Sucks
Summary
- Most days being an entrepreneur are really tough—it's like getting hit where it hurts over and over with just a few moments that feel hopeful.
- You've got to be able to handle the tough parts, but it's not just about being tough or "Alpha."
- Being successful means seeing these hard times as just part of the deal and something you have to go through to get what you want.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting with a mindset shift. Entrepreneurs often face tough days. It's like taking a hit, again and again, every day. But it's important to remember that this is normal. The hard times are part of the journey to success. Don't see it as just being tough or "Alpha." It's about understanding that the pain is the price of what you're working for.
A good way of doing this is by daily reminders. Write down what you're willing to go through for your goals. Look at this note every morning. This will help you stay strong when things get hard.
Next, focus on what you can control. You can't prevent all the hard times, but you can control how you respond to them. When something tough happens, take a deep breath. Ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" Instead of getting stuck on the pain, use it to grow.
Another low-cost strategy is connecting with other entrepreneurs. Join local business groups or online forums. Sharing your struggles and hearing theirs can make you feel understood. And you might learn new ways to handle tough times.
Always keep your goals in sight. On tough days, remember why you started. Think about what you can do that day to move closer to your dreams, even if it's just a small step.
Finally, celebrate the small wins. Every little victory is a sign you're moving forward. These positive moments can help you get through the bad ones. Take time to appreciate what you're doing right and let that motivate you to keep going.
By embracing these hardships as a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey, you'll build the resilience you need to achieve what you want. Remember, the tough times are the price of your ambition, and you're tough enough to pay it.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"most of the day-to-day of Entrepreneurship is just getting kicked in the nuts every single day for years on end"
– Alex Hormozi
"with an occasional glimmer of hope followed by a swift kick in the nuts"
– Alex Hormozi
"you have to have pain tolerance"
– Alex Hormozi
"I think it's reframing pain as reality"
– Alex Hormozi
"the price that we are willing to pay for the thing that we want"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
most of the day-to-day of Entrepreneurship is just getting kicked in the nuts every single day for years on end with an occasional glimmer of hope followed by a swift kick in the nuts one you have to have pain tolerance but that makes it sound super Alpha and whatever because I don't really think it's pain tolerance I think it's reframing pain as reality and something to be expected and the price that we are willing to pay for the thing that we want
