I Was a “Wantrepreneur…”
Summary
- I kept trying to quit my job and go be an entrepreneur but hesitated for a long time.
- I read self-help books every night, trying to find the drive to make the leap.
- One book mentioned "wantrepreneurs" and "entrepreneurs," making me realize I was a wantrepreneur.
- After that, it took me six months to finally quit my job.
- Many people look for a big vision or passion at the start, but they often don't have it.
- The first rule of entrepreneurship I've learned is to use what you have.
- More people have pain, anger, or shame rather than passion in the beginning.
- For me, it was hatred of my current existence that pushed me forward.
- I hated being a wantrepreneur, just talking but not doing anything.
- I hated living the life my dad wanted for me.
- Pain can move people far more effectively than pleasure does.
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How To Take Action
Implementation Plan
1. Acknowledge Your Pain Points
Identify what you really dislike about your current situation. It could be your job, lifestyle, or just the feeling of not progressing. Write these down. This acknowledgment will help fuel your motivation to change.
2. Reassess Your Self-Help Material
If you're consuming self-help content, focus on materials that differentiate between "wantrepreneurs" and "entrepreneurs." Realize where you stand honestly and use this as a wake-up call.
3. Use What You Have
Begin with what you currently possess. You don't need the perfect tool or situation to start. If you have a computer, start planning. If you have an idea, start fleshing it out. Leverage your existing resources.
4. Create Small, Actionable Goals
Instead of a big vision, break down your steps into small, achievable tasks. This could be setting up a business email, creating a simple business plan, or researching your market. Small wins will build momentum.
5. Embrace Discomfort
Realize that pain can be a powerful motivator. Don't shy away from discomfort. Use it to push you forward rather than waiting for the perfect moment or passion to strike.
6. Start Working on a Transition Plan
Plan your transition from your current job to your entrepreneurial venture. This could involve saving money, acquiring new skills, or even working on your business part-time initially.
7. Accountability Partner
Find someone who will keep you accountable. Share your goals and timelines with them, and ask them to check in with you periodically.
8. Take Action Immediately
Don't wait. Take action on at least one of your small goals right now. The sooner you start, the quicker you'll build momentum and see progress.
Remember, it’s the consistent, small steps driven by discomfort with your current state that will get you closer to your entrepreneurial dreams.
Full Transcript
I kept trying to quit my job and go be an entrepreneur I would read all the self up books I read like every night it's all I did I just read all these self up books and I found one of them that said there are people who are wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs and I remember hearing that word wantrepreneur but what if they're right I am a entrepreneur I'm not an entrepreneur I want to be one and I'm not and from that point it took me 6 months to quit my job I think in the early days people were looking for the big car it they want the big Vision they want the big passion but they don't have it I'll give you the first rule of Entrepreneurship that I have learned which is use what you have and a lot more people have pain a lot more people have anger a lot more people have shame for me it was hatred of my current existence I hated being a entrepreneur I hated being a wannabe I hated being one of those people who like talked about all the things they were going to do and didn't do anything I hated living the life that my dad wanted me to live I think pain moves people far far more effectively than pleasure does