LA Mastermind

Chris Brogan started what has become a favorite series of mine… It's on becoming an overnight success. His first post was this one followed by this video: 

See, the thing is, being an entrepreneur is hard work. A point Neil Patel nails down rather well in this post titled: 

The 7 Harsh Realities of Starting A Business

It's not always a "walk in the park" as some people might think. What makes it easier is enjoying/loving what you do (and I do). It's the relationships and the "aha" moments that you share with a client when they finally understand what you're teaching them. When the audience responds with a wave of applause to a presentation you've given. The phone call or email you get asking for help and the thank you's you get for doing so. Those moments that you share make the hard work all worth while! 

But it takes hard work. Waking up early. Going to bed late. Sacrifice. Commitment. Determination. Dedication. You make mistakes along the way (I know I have). You have to pick yourself up, recognize your mistake(s), and move forward. Have a clear sense of what you want to accomplish and then work really, really hard to get there. Don't let anything stop you or deter you from reaching your finish line. 

This series from Chris has inspired me. Inspired me to develop a clear sense of what I want to accomplish moving into 2010. With the help of my friends, I'm working on getting there… 

How about you?

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