When you think of the word entrepreneur what comes to your mind? Do you think of someone that spends their time within their comfort zone, twiddling their thumbs waiting on success to smack them in the face? Or do you think of someone that keeps their goals at the forefront of their mind and is constantly looking for ways to improve their skills? Our team here at STC Direct is made up of individuals that always view themselves as leaders, not followers, who thrive on knowledge, and know that success is achieved through consistent action. Now, which of these two mentalities sound like you? Hopefully, you’re reading this blog because you view yourself in the second category as an entrepreneur. If that is the case, we want to help you excel in your career. This is why we are sharing two habits that will guarantee entrepreneurial development and growth. Remember, success is a team effort. So, use these tips as a mental accelerant!
Don’t be afraid of failure
We know, we know. Accepting failure sounds counterintuitive. But, failure is the number one motivator for any entrepreneur. How do you feel when you fail? Think of that sinking feeling in your stomach and how it consumes your every thought. Now, at this point, you can make one of two decisions. You can accept defeat, or you can learn and improve! Look at every mistake that you make as an opportunity for growth. Figure out why you messed up and how you can avoid it in the future. Developing a mental habit of assessing every failure will help you create a strong mental force that will prevent future breakdowns.
Think outside of the box
Like we stated earlier, the STC Direct team is rare because we are made up of leaders; people who view themselves as go-getters that like to think outside of the box. As an entrepreneur, you have a fire within you that cannot be extinguished. This drive is what makes others call you crazy and say that your career will go nowhere because success is only for those that stick to the grind of a nine to five. This fire is what will make you a successful entrepreneur. You think differently than those around you. Accept this reality and tackle your goals head-on. Every morning when you wake up does your mind start running at 100 MPH? We are hoping you said yes. When ideas start coming to you, write them down. Be creative, accept your uniqueness, and use these “outside of the box” thoughts to create something special.
Life as an entrepreneur is not easy, but it is an adventure. The key is to stay consistent, keep to your plan, and maintain healthy habits. Hopefully, the two habits that we shared today will help you kickstart your brain into thinking that you are worthy and capable of achieving what others can only dream about. You are different. Embrace this. We encourage you to never let failure slow you down and to allow your “crazy” thoughts to propel you closer to success, not farther from it. From all of us here at STC Direct, good luck!
STC Direct Philly 