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1. Consider your job in the right light
No matter what kind of job you have, make sure you consider it as a blessing, not a curse. It isn’t holding you back, it’s keeping you afloat.
2. Plan your days well
It’s the little, consistent daily things you do that add up to make or break a startup. Stop the busywork, get rid of distractions and give both your job and your venture the laser focused attention they deserve.
3. Maximize your time
You have the same hours as the PrimeMinister of India. Maybe you already know your job takes up 40 hours of your time each week, so account for it and figure out how to maximize all those other remaining hours. Sleep should still be a priority, as should some daily exercise. Still, there are 72 hours(40hours left in workdays and 32hours in the weekend) in a week to do with as you wish beyond your 40 hours of work, so spend them smartly. Successful entrepreneurs manage their time, they don’t wish for more of it.
4. Make sure this is really what you want
Is this going to make me happier? Before leaving your job for uncharted territory, make sure this is really what you want – not just what you think you want or a way to escape your current job.“Too many people suffer silently in their job, but before you go out to be your own boss, you have to believe you're going to be happier. If you can't say that you believe it will make you happier, don't do it.”
5. Practice your dream
Test the waters without giving up my current job. 'Beta Test' their dream job before leaving a stable situation to pursue it full-time. You might find you don't like the new career as much as you thought you would. “Before you quit your accounting job to open a coffee shop, it might be good to work at a Starbucks part-time for six months to see if you hate coffee and humans,” ..
6. Get a second opinion.
Even the most level-headed entrepreneurs should ask for a second opinion before moving forward. You might also tap a trusted colleague or friend for an opinion. Have someone(a devil's advocate) who you trust take a look at your financial projections to ensure you're not being overly optimistic.
7. Outsource, outsource, outsource
You know what your time is worth (if you don’t, calculate it!). Could you hire someone to do it better, faster and, ultimately, break even or make more money during that time? If so, do it.
- http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245763
- http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/228183
- http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225937
- http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246755
No matter what kind of job you have, make sure you consider it as a blessing, not a curse. It isn’t holding you back, it’s keeping you afloat.
2. Plan your days well
It’s the little, consistent daily things you do that add up to make or break a startup. Stop the busywork, get rid of distractions and give both your job and your venture the laser focused attention they deserve.
3. Maximize your time
You have the same hours as the PrimeMinister of India. Maybe you already know your job takes up 40 hours of your time each week, so account for it and figure out how to maximize all those other remaining hours. Sleep should still be a priority, as should some daily exercise. Still, there are 72 hours(40hours left in workdays and 32hours in the weekend) in a week to do with as you wish beyond your 40 hours of work, so spend them smartly. Successful entrepreneurs manage their time, they don’t wish for more of it.
4. Make sure this is really what you want
Is this going to make me happier? Before leaving your job for uncharted territory, make sure this is really what you want – not just what you think you want or a way to escape your current job.“Too many people suffer silently in their job, but before you go out to be your own boss, you have to believe you're going to be happier. If you can't say that you believe it will make you happier, don't do it.”
5. Practice your dream
Test the waters without giving up my current job. 'Beta Test' their dream job before leaving a stable situation to pursue it full-time. You might find you don't like the new career as much as you thought you would. “Before you quit your accounting job to open a coffee shop, it might be good to work at a Starbucks part-time for six months to see if you hate coffee and humans,” ..
6. Get a second opinion.
Even the most level-headed entrepreneurs should ask for a second opinion before moving forward. You might also tap a trusted colleague or friend for an opinion. Have someone(a devil's advocate) who you trust take a look at your financial projections to ensure you're not being overly optimistic.
7. Outsource, outsource, outsource
You know what your time is worth (if you don’t, calculate it!). Could you hire someone to do it better, faster and, ultimately, break even or make more money during that time? If so, do it.
