Defining
the Dream
Where do you find an idea
for a successful business venture? How do you know if it will work
for you?
Start first with the areas
of your life you enjoy the most. What hobbies and interests do you
have? What are those activities which you enjoy so much that time
flies when you are involved? Working on cars, sewing, teaching others,
art, negotiating or putting together complex projects? Do you draw
pictures of buildings, create new recipes, develop computer programs
or take pictures? All of these interests are a clue to your real talents
and capabilities. Take a few moments to write down the answer to the
following question.
If you had
all the money you needed and you knew you could not fail, what would
you do for a living?
The answer to this question
will give you insight to your keen interest. This interest will prove
to motivate you in a special way.
Being in business for yourself
will involve hard work and sacrifice. Successful entrepreneurs can
make the sacrifice because they believe in and are motivated by the
product or service they deliver. They gain satisfaction from sharing
their interests with others.
- What are some products
and services that you know of that are currently available in your
area of keen interest?
- How could these products
and services be improved?
- Are there products and
services you wish were available in your area of keen interest?
Building a business requires
more than a belief in a product or service. It also requires a belief
in yourself. A belief that you are capable and know how to solve problems.
A belief that what you don't know today you can learn in order to
help your business succeed. A belief that you will be able to do what
ever it takes to create and deliver your product or service. This
belief in yourself is the foundation for being a successful entrepreneur.
It will open up creative thoughts and pick you up when you are down.
You create your own belief system. You build it, nurture it and turn
it into reality
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