Here is part 3 of a 3-part series about Kevin Riley’s Working for Yourself.pdf a 14 page pdf report listing 19 questions you might ask yourself if you’re considering working at home.
Questions 8 through 19 - consider which answer best applies to you:
Y = “Yes, this is what I’m like.”
S = “Somewhat, and I feel I could develop this trait.”
N = “No, I’m not like this at all.”
12. You are observant
You watch what others are doing, and you learn from it. Successful
entrepreneurs know what is happening in their niche. They see what
their competition is doing right, and what they’re doing wrong.
While it’s wise to learn from your mistakes, it’s safer & cheaper to learn
from your competition’s mistakes.
13. You are confident
You know that you can handle any challenge. Successful entrepreneurs
are confident that no matter what, if they take on a project they will be
able to carry it out. They know that even if they don’t have a necessary
skill or knowledge, they can obtain it or find the right person to help
complete the project. Their motto is “I can do it!”
14. You can handle unfamiliar situations
With the many hats an entrepreneur must wear everyday, you’ll
sometimes find yourself in an uncertain or unfamiliar situation.
Successful entrepreneurs adapt to these challenges. You cannot always
chose what you’ll have to deal with, so you must be prepared deal with
any situation.
15. You are enthusiastic
Running your own business requires a lot of enthusiasm. You are the
one who has to motivate yourself. You can’t spend the greater part of day
moping about the house or putting off essential tasks.
Successful entrepreneurs are enthusiastic about their business, and
often have to be physically pried away from it.
16. You are an optimist
Not the kind of optimist who traipses around seeing the world through
rose-coloured glasses – but, the kind of optimist who takes a realistic
look at a situation and sees the opportunity.
Successful entrepreneurs see the positive. They acknowledge the
negative, but they don’t let it influence them. They are enthusiastic
about how things will turn out.
17. You take calculated risks
Entrepreneurs are often look upon as risk takers and gamblers, but that
is a misconception. Successful entrepreneurs only take risks after they
have assessed the situation and are confident that the outcome will
favour the. In fact, usually they minimize the risk by having control
over that outcome.
What to an insulated 9-5 worker may seem risky, is actually just
stepping outside the comfort zone and getting something accomplished.
18. You value achievement
Although making money is important, it is the sense of achievement
that will keep motivating you. Building a business, creating products,
increasing sales, being recognized in your industry – these are all
achievements that motivate you to keep climbing and seeking greater
achievements.
Successful entrepreneurs are driven to achieve, and the money simply
follows.
19. You take responsibility
As an entrepreneur, the buck stops at you. You cannot pass problems
on to a boss – you are the boss. You alone take full responsibility for
the success of your company. This means that you cannot blame
anyone but yourself when something goes wrong. No blaming outside
factors. No excuses.
Successful entrepreneurs don’t make excuses – they do whatever it
takes to achieve their goals.
Y = “Yes, this is what I’m like.”
S = “Somewhat, and I feel I could develop this trait.”
N = “No, I’m not like this at all.”
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