Are You a “Real” Entrepreneur or a “Wanna Be”?
Here’s a portion of a great email I received today from the Google Adwords guy, Perry Marshall.
Twelve differences between those who dream and those who act:
1-Wanna-be’s obsess about ideas. Entrepreneurs obsess about
implementation.
implementation.
2-Wanna-be’s want more web traffic. Entrepreneurs focus on sales
conversion.
conversion.
3-Wanna-be’s focus on positive thinking. Entrepreneurs plan for multiple
contingencies.
contingencies.
4-Wanna-be’s want to get on TV and get "famous." Entrepreneurs build their
list.
list.
5-Wanna-be’s seek a perfect plan. Entrepreneurs execute and adjust the
plan later.
plan later.
6-Wanna-be’s wait for their lucky break. Entrepreneurs engineer four,
five, six plans and execute them in tandem, wagering that at least one plan will
get traction.
five, six plans and execute them in tandem, wagering that at least one plan will
get traction.
7-Wanna-be’s fear looking stupid in front of their friends. Entrepreneurs
willingly risk making fools of themselves, knowing that long-term success is a
good trade for short-term loss of dignity.
willingly risk making fools of themselves, knowing that long-term success is a
good trade for short-term loss of dignity.
8-Wanna-be’s shield their precious ideas from harsh reality, postponing the
verdict of success or failure until ‘someday.’ Entrepreneurs expose their ideas
to cold reality as soon as reasonably possible.
verdict of success or failure until ‘someday.’ Entrepreneurs expose their ideas
to cold reality as soon as reasonably possible.
9-Wanna-be’s put off practicing basketball until they’ve got Air Jordans.
Entrepreneurs practice barefoot behind the garage.
Entrepreneurs practice barefoot behind the garage.
10-Wanna-be’s believe what they’re told, believe their own assumptions.
Entrepreneurs do original research and determine what paths have been already
trod.
Entrepreneurs do original research and determine what paths have been already
trod.
11-Wanna-be’s believe they can do anything. Entrepreneurs do what they’re
gifted for and delegate the rest.
gifted for and delegate the rest.
12-Wanna-be’s think about the world in terms of COULD and SHOULD.
Entrepreneurs think in terms of IS and CAN BE.
Entrepreneurs think in terms of IS and CAN BE.
So, which are you?
About the Author Donna Gunter
Best-selling author Donna Gunter works with successful business owners who are experts in their fields and established in their industry and are seeking a way to stand out from their competitors. Using her Ideal Clients on Autopilot System©, she helps them determine the exact strategies to generate more qualified leads and better-paying clients with automated systems. This proven system makes all their marketing easier and more effective and they find themselves positioned as the only choice for their clients.
