It’s All About That First Step.

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You know, it’s always enough to know the first step to get started. Might sound like a cliché but then I think it is a cliché for a reason 😉 I was reminded of this yesterday when working on my business and what I intend to do this year. I have some really exciting changes I will make. But I don’t have a clue exactly how it will be done. Though, what I do know is the first step. So: all I have to do is take it. And the rest will follow.

 

The same goes for you and the changes you would like to make this year.

 

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The New Kind Of Entrepreneurs.

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I speak a lot about entrepreneurship. It’s something I love and think is key in today’s and tomorrow’s professional life 🙂 What I speak about is the ”new kind of entrepreneurs”. Entrepreneurship used to be equal to starting and growing a business to make a successful exit. Today the definition is rather about mindset; seeing and pushing opportunities. Today’s entrepreneurs run their businesses not necessarily to grow in terms of number of employees and profit (making money is of course still essential – it’s business, right). Instead it’s about being able to do inspiring work, have the freedom to decide when, where and with whom to work and support the desired quality of life.

 

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The Cure Of Fear.

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What would you attempt this year if you knew you couldn’t fail? Fear of failure is one of the most common reasons for not taking action. Ironically, the cure of fear is…action. No matter if it’s fear of failure or fear of something else. So what if we decide that today, we’ll all do something to get one step closer to that dream in spite of fear. Could be a great way to start the year, right?

 

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Creativity Isn’t Something For The Few.

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Being creative, pushing the world forward isn’t something reserved for a few. It’s something we all can do. Creativity, and entrepreneurship, is in our DNA. Everything around us is the result of creativity and someone’s courage to push opportunities and dare to see things as they can be rather than as they are. It can just as well be you. Free your inner entrepreneur.

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What Not To Do.

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We all know we can’t deliver everything to everyone. If we try we’ll end up being mediocre at what we do. To be remarkable we need to concentrate on a few things. We need to focus. We need to find our niche and craft our nerd factor. In my experience, one of the hardest things to do. Because it means we have to reject lots of things we use to do – things we know, things that are familiar and safe – and instead throw ourselves out there showing the world what we really intend to do. Scary. But worth it! Focusing on your thing will make you inspired and when you are inspired you’ll inspire others. And there’s nothing you can’t do.

 

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Simply Try!

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Brilliant Simon Sinek has written ”So much of starting a business or affecting change is the confidence and courage to simply try.” Couldn’t agree more! And I would say it’s not just true when starting but also when running a business or a career. If we don’t give it a try we will never know if it works or not. I think having the courage to try is one of the keys to success in today’s ever-changing world. It’s also one of the building blocks in an entrepreneurial mindset. Which I will do my very best to spread in business and work-life.

 

Free Your Inner Entrepreneur!

 

 

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To Win The Nobel Prize You Have To Love What You Do.

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Today, it’s time for the awarded researchers to receive their Nobel Prizes. I use to listen to some of the winner interviews and one thing that strikes me every year is that to win the Nobel Prize, you have to love what you do. Because then you have the energy to continue also when things aren’t going your way. Then you have full access to your creativity. Then you have the courage to explore the opportunities around you. I would say it’s an entrepreneurial mindset. And I believe that loving what you do is the fuel your entrepreneurial mind needs.

 

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Make Yourself Comfortable Being Uncomfortable.

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It’s uncomfortable when we take that leap of faith and throw ourselves out in the unknown. It’s uncomfortable when we leave the safe harbor setting off for the blue oceans. Nevertheless we need to go there in order to grow and develop. The solution? Make yourself comfortable being uncomfortable. This week, I’m working on leaving the well known behind as I set off for the next level in my business. Uncomfortable indeed 😉 But I know that when I widen my comfort zone more and more will be comfortable. Here we go 🙂

 

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Your Past Doesn’t Dictate Your Future. Your Future Does.

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Of course it is interesting to listen to others’ experiences. But in my opinion, hearing what you will do in the future, based on what you’ve learned so far, is way more interesting. Still we tend to spend so much time thinking and talking about the past when we’re about to take the next step in our professional lives. Where’s the logic in that? Our next step is supposed to take us into the future, so maybe smart to focus on the future… Remember: your past doesn’t dictate your future. Your future does. What’s your next big thing?

 

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That Would Be Something To Celebrate.

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Listened to the radio today and they were celebrating that more than half of the workweek is done. Makes me sad. What life is that, spending the week longing for the weekend? I’m also thinking of the waste of potential when people go to a work they don’t like. Imagine how much we could accomplish if we did something we love, where our creativity could flourish, where we could use and expand our unique strengths and explore and push all the exciting opportunities around us.

 

Now that would be something to celebrate… 🙂

 

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