This book is not a get rich quick book. It is more of a step-by-step guide to walk
you through starting your own successful business no matter what business you
choose. The author has interviewed over
100 self-made millionaires and used their stories and her own to create these
tips for others. She walks through how
to get out of debt, face your fears, choosing the business that is right for
you, setting goals, selecting a mentor, networking, and achieving your goals. While I will admit, I skimmed through some
sections of the book, I found other parts to be very helpful and useful. Here are the biggest things I took away from
this book.
Setting Goals
Goals are extremely important in achieving anything in life
that takes time. Set big picture goals
and then break those down into smaller step-by-step goals so that you can see
the progress you are making. Put your
goals in a place where you will see them every day as a daily reminder to keep
you on track. I put mine on an app on my
phone and try to look at it daily. I
also try to do at least one thing every day that will help accomplish one of
these goals.
Networking, Mentors, and Mastermind Groups
Everyone wanting to start their own business should find a
mentor that is willing to help you along the way. I have learned that I need to find one for
myself and maybe someday I can do the same for someone else. It is also very important to network and
start a mastermind group of about 5-10 people at multiple stages of their
businesses, preferably similar businesses, but not necessarily
competitors. This can be a group that
meets regularly to give each other advice.
I’m considering trying to put one together either online or locally for
bloggers.
Keep Learning
It is very important to constantly read up on any subject
that can help you with your business whether it is books or just reading blogs
and forums. Since I am starting this
blog, I should probably focus on the subjects of personal finance, writing, and
all aspects of blogging.
Face Your Fears
As a kid, I was extremely shy. When I became a teenager and wanted to earn
my own spending money and get my own car, I really opened up a lot because I
was determined to get a job and accomplish these goals and I did accomplish
them rather quickly. Since then, I am
not really shy, but I do tend to worry about what others think of me and I have
never been good about speaking in front of a large audience. I just don’t like being the center of
attention. I have had to do some public
speaking a few times in the last couple of years and it has gotten a little
easier and I notice as I get older that I tend to not worry as much about what
others think of me. From my past
experience, I know that if I want something bad enough, I am willing to face my
fears to get it. I just need to remember
that and move forward knowing that it is never as bad as I think it will be and
it will all be a thing of the past when it is over.
Overall I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to
start any kind of a business. Even if
you don’t want to start a business, there are a lot of areas of this book that
will help you achieve your goals in your personal life.
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