13 Aug Budding Entrepreneur

QUESTION
“Hi there Jacquie,
I love your response to Disillusioned Dreamer. I’m currently working on my exit strategy from the corporate world and your advice has inspired me to keep on going. I’m investing not only money, but time and energy as I prepare to take the leap. I don’t have a question, but rather a request for some words of wisdom from someone who has found success is so many areas of her life. I’m so proud of you.”
– Budding Entrepreneur

ANSWER
Hi Budding Entrepreneur!

All actions begin first with a thought; our thoughts are so powerful. The next step is making a decision…again, so powerful, as a single decision can change our lives. Next up is massive action — it sounds to me as if you are in this phase of your entrepreneurial journey, so kudos to you!

My advice to you is this:

1. Keep that exciting movie of the outcome playing in your head throughout this process. Make a concerted effort to close your eyes every morning and every evening and imagine how you are going to feel as a successful business person. Imagine what your business will look like. Imagine your employees, your customers, your income, your lifestyle. Make your movie so real, you can taste it.

2. Pay no attention to naysayers. I love how Wayne Dyer puts it: “Be completely independent of the ‘good’ opinion of others.” If you do seek advice, make sure that it is from those who have have already achieved the level of success that you aspire to. (I am good at dispensing advice on dreaming and manifesting but no one should come to me for marriage counseling!!)

3. Don’t wait for major opportunities – take Napoleon Hill’s advice. He said: “If you can’t do great things, do small things in a great way. Don’t wait for great opportunities. Seize common, everyday ones and make them great.”

4. When doubts creep in to your head, immediately move your thoughts to the fabulous outcome that you are working towards. Remember, you do NOT have to have all the answers. The Universal force will respond to your powerful thoughts and dreams by showing you little signs for how to proceed. I have occasional days when I feel almost overwhelmed by the dreaded doubt. Yes, I still do! On those days, I turn off all thoughts about my future, my business, my goals and I do three things: 1) I focus on the moment – I notice beauty and joy around me right now; 2) I make a list of everything that I am grateful for in my life right now; 3) then, I make some popcorn and watch a marathon of Rom Coms – Pretty Woman, You’ve got Mail, Must Love Dogs, Bridget Jones…you know the kind…basically I wallow, I laugh and I indulge. The next day, the doubts are gone and I feel like a new woman!

5. NEVER GIVE UP! Oh sure, you may have to make adjustments here and there when you learn what works for your business and what doesn’t, but NEVER give up on your ultimate dream. Keep dreaming. Keep listening to the omens. Keep taking action. It will all unfold as it should.

To end, I quote Albert Einstein: “Imagination is everything. It’s the preview of life’s coming attractions.”

Play that fabulous mind movie of yours as many times a day as you can. Get into it. Love it. Believe it. Truly believing is knowing. You can and will make it happen. Cheers to your fabulous life!

Sending you love and inspiration,
Jacquie