Speaking from experience, in order for me to achieve success I had to let go of my ego. I had this belief, that in order for me to become successful, I firstly had to do everything on my own accord, to be a one-man-band. Secondly, that the ideas all had to come from me, that they should be original so I could "claim" them. And finally, the biggest hurdle for me, was to learn to admit that sometimes I didn't know best (ouch that hurt!).
In my mind I thought "I'm not allowed to be wrong... you don't see the successful entrepreneurs getting it wrong do you?" Actually, I soon learned that they do. Look at Thomas Edison, for example, when inventing the light bulb he had something like 1000 "ways of not to do it" until he found the right way. If he hadn't admitted that he was wrong those times, we would all still be sitting in darkness!
So, this is a chance for all "Learner" entrepreneurs, and probably some experienced ones to put down the ego and walk freely to success! Here are three things to let go of:
1. "One Man Band Syndrome" - I used to think that I would only be deemed successful if I did it all on my own. That way, I thought, I could claim all the credit. I used to think I should do the accounts, the marketing, advertising and the core work. How ridiculous is that?! You become spread so thinly that nothing really gets done. You also end up doing things that you don't enjoy or aren't even good at.
LESSON ONE: Learn to delegate and do the 1-2 things you enjoy doing the most. Richard Branson, a successful entrepreneur, stuck to what he was good at and got others to do everything else.
2. It has to be MY original idea for me to be successful - I used to get quite defensive if someone suggested an idea that improved on mine. That, my friends, is the ego rearing its ugly head. As soon as I embraced anyone's suggestions on improving my idea, I realised just how good an idea could develop. If I hadn't taken in the ideas or suggestions that people suggested when developing my business proposals, I wouldn't have got anywhere. Many successful people will admit they only replicated the ideas of other successful entrepreneurs.
LESSON TWO: Embrace new ideas and suggestions from the outside - whether it is friends or fellow entrepreneurs. You can develop and better your business by weaving in the advice or criticisms from others. After all - Feedback is the breakfast of champions!
3. I must get it right the first time or else it means I am not successful on my own right - this mindset couldn't be further from the truth if it tried. You know what though, I believed it whole heartedly and took me a while to let go. To be a successful entrepreneur you have to have more courage and commitment than original ideas. Many successful inventions actually started off as an idea for something else - look up the slinky, silly putty and the Popsicle. Whatever happens with your idea or business let it naturally evolve, be relaxed - it will gravitate towards success if you just let go.
LESSON THREE: Commitment to a goal of success is key - allow your idea to evolve through failures and obstacles. The journey is the key, as long as you are persistent and allow your idea to change, sometimes many times, on its way to success.
With the ego left behind and a focus on success - you will be on your way through a fantastic journey. Once I focused on my goal of being financially free - rather than HOW it was going to happen, the evolution of ideas became more natural and more free flowing. Resistance was gone and I embraced ideas and suggestions coming from every angle. If you can just take these three things into consideration - you will be amazed at the success that will be just around the corner.
In my mind I thought "I'm not allowed to be wrong... you don't see the successful entrepreneurs getting it wrong do you?" Actually, I soon learned that they do. Look at Thomas Edison, for example, when inventing the light bulb he had something like 1000 "ways of not to do it" until he found the right way. If he hadn't admitted that he was wrong those times, we would all still be sitting in darkness!
So, this is a chance for all "Learner" entrepreneurs, and probably some experienced ones to put down the ego and walk freely to success! Here are three things to let go of:
1. "One Man Band Syndrome" - I used to think that I would only be deemed successful if I did it all on my own. That way, I thought, I could claim all the credit. I used to think I should do the accounts, the marketing, advertising and the core work. How ridiculous is that?! You become spread so thinly that nothing really gets done. You also end up doing things that you don't enjoy or aren't even good at.
LESSON ONE: Learn to delegate and do the 1-2 things you enjoy doing the most. Richard Branson, a successful entrepreneur, stuck to what he was good at and got others to do everything else.
2. It has to be MY original idea for me to be successful - I used to get quite defensive if someone suggested an idea that improved on mine. That, my friends, is the ego rearing its ugly head. As soon as I embraced anyone's suggestions on improving my idea, I realised just how good an idea could develop. If I hadn't taken in the ideas or suggestions that people suggested when developing my business proposals, I wouldn't have got anywhere. Many successful people will admit they only replicated the ideas of other successful entrepreneurs.
LESSON TWO: Embrace new ideas and suggestions from the outside - whether it is friends or fellow entrepreneurs. You can develop and better your business by weaving in the advice or criticisms from others. After all - Feedback is the breakfast of champions!
3. I must get it right the first time or else it means I am not successful on my own right - this mindset couldn't be further from the truth if it tried. You know what though, I believed it whole heartedly and took me a while to let go. To be a successful entrepreneur you have to have more courage and commitment than original ideas. Many successful inventions actually started off as an idea for something else - look up the slinky, silly putty and the Popsicle. Whatever happens with your idea or business let it naturally evolve, be relaxed - it will gravitate towards success if you just let go.
LESSON THREE: Commitment to a goal of success is key - allow your idea to evolve through failures and obstacles. The journey is the key, as long as you are persistent and allow your idea to change, sometimes many times, on its way to success.
With the ego left behind and a focus on success - you will be on your way through a fantastic journey. Once I focused on my goal of being financially free - rather than HOW it was going to happen, the evolution of ideas became more natural and more free flowing. Resistance was gone and I embraced ideas and suggestions coming from every angle. If you can just take these three things into consideration - you will be amazed at the success that will be just around the corner.
About the Author:
Hayley Weatherburn is a Life Coach who also has her own self-development home based business. Hayley enjoys helping others succeed in their financial goals whether it through coaching or her opportunity for entrepreneurs.
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