Friday, November 27, 2009

How To Get The Mindset To Take You From Broke To Rich


Most of us dream of having a successful business and of being the perfect entrepreneur. Most of us also know that realising this dream is not all down to talent. A large part of being successful is thinking successful. If you have confidence and a positive outlook on yourself and your ideas, then you will have the drive to persist and put in that hard work. It also helps to persuade others of your potential. If you don’t feel enthusiastic or confident about your ventures, then no-one else will either!A successful entrepreneur will have a real passion and enthusiasm for their work, and will put in that extra effort. They will be driven and positive, knowing what they want and having a plan to get it. They will let nothing stop them on the way and be confident enough to make quick decisions about their ideas. Success is, in part, just a mindset.Here are some steps to help you start thinking like a successful entrepreneur:Assess the past.
It is important to look back at past decisions and see how those decisions have affected your life. This way you can assess where you made mistakes, and learn from them for the future. If you see how your past mindset is holding you back, it will be easier to start thinking more positively.Try to improve yourself everyday.
This doesn’t have to be a chore, and doesn’t necessarily mean in relation to work. You could try widening your knowledge by reading lots and talking to lots of different people, not just about business but about all subjects, and you will become a more rounded, interesting person. You could also attend seminars or read self-help books to learn about improving your state of mind and business skills if you feel you need help in these areas.Know your goals.
This doesn’t mean a vague idea of what you’d like ten years down the line. Spend some time thinking, or writing down if it helps, about exactly what you want, both in the immediate future and for the long term. How do you see your home, business, family in the future? For example, don’t just think that you want a nice car and kids; think which nice car, how many kids. Knowing exactly what you’re working towards will help keep you thinking positively and have some real motivation, rather than just a vague idea of where your life might be going. Also, spending the time thinking about it will tell your subconscious that you are really serious about your goals.Don’t expect things to just happen.
A successful entrepreneur will go after what they want, and not stop pushing until they get it. If you just wait for things to happen, life will pass you by and you’ll find that your dreams aren’t realised. Most success is not down to luck, it is down to persistence, hard work and action. Network with like-minded, positive people.
Particularly useful will be those who are already successful in your area of business. They can provide advice, guidance and inspiration.Don’t give up.
Do you think that the world’s successful entrepreneurs gave up at the first sign of defeat? No. You will always face set backs and things will go wrong, but this doesn’t mean you can’t recover. Your new mindset should allow you to keep thinking positively and move on. It’s important to stick to your goals and not give up until you achieve them.Follow these steps and you should be on the way to having the right mindset to get you from broke to rich. Remember to always have your goals in mind and don’t stop until you’ve reached them!


Article Written by: Jasmine Jaume / Contact:
jazj89@hotmail.com

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