11-16-2014, 05:39 AM
(11-16-2014, 04:27 AM)Mateunio Wrote: That's not stupid idea, thanks. I've never been into business because there is much competition and it relies heavily on social interactions, but this might actually be the way to go. Can you tell me exactly what to look for, especially as a newbie?
This is a pretty broad question and there are lots of ways to go, but I'll try to give a few pointers.
First of all, you mention that in business "there is much competition". I don't necessarily agree. That's like saying that in dating there's much competition. There might be, but it's really impractical to think in those terms. Neediness can kill business relationships with customers too. I would recommend Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One". The first few chapters describe quite accurately what successful startups look like. An "alpha startup", if you will.
Other than that, different people I know have went into entrepreneurship in very different ways. Some had 9 to 5 jobs, got fed up with it and decided to start their own business. Others got a job precisely to get experience which they would later apply. I, on the other hand, started trying to make money at age 19, just so that I don't have to ask my parents for money every night I went out. It turned out I was quite good at it and the rest is history.
As a newbie, probably "The Millionaire Fastlane" by MJ DeMarco is your best bet, as far as reading material goes. It does a lot of things to deprogram you from the "9 to 5" mindset. If you start perceiving entrepreneurship and business as the safest way to go financially, you'll be much more motivated to make it work. I know quite a lot of people who are fascinated by the subject of entrepreneurship, but they are comfortable with their full-time jobs and don't seem to have any motivation to push themselves. And they never do.
I continue to create a lot of friendships just based on that mindset, because proactive people like to be around others, who are like that. As I get more experience in my area and people start to look up to me, it is getting even easier for me socially.
