Phases of an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur sounds so cool ?? The dream. The Independence. The Fantasy! The list goes on. What you see is only from the other end. It is only the glam when everything works out. So, Why not take a moment to understand the true reality?

I will try my best to keep it Simple & Understandable.

Every Entrepreneur is filled with passion, drive, and ambition. This kind of dies when you are working for someone else, that doesn't give a supportive environment. There is one thing for sure they probably don't like being bossed around. They don't like 9-5 jobs. They probably feel they can create an impact or difference. Probably bring value, feel valued. Bring in something they would love to focus on.

Being an Entrepreneur you have to be ready to work on "YOURSELF" in this journey.

How does it all start?

It is NOT wishing on a shooting star ??

It starts by first bringing a change in the mental pattern of can't, doubts, what if, maybe, and all sorts of excuses you have made. To "I can", "I will", It is simple. It is straight for. As Nike says it- JUST DO IT!

Now in this, you got to be smart.

• Think of the GAP?
• Think on a FOCUS.
• The STRUCTURE & is it SCALEABILITY?
• The VALUE?
• Who is it BENEFICIAL to?
• What SUPPORT do you need?

Let's GET Started with the Phases

Leave down your comments and which phases you have experienced. New ones are absolutely welcomed as well :)

1. THE OUTBURST - The urge to start something you Believe in. You feel it in your heart. So strong, so loud. Probably like a superhero breaking out of their shadow. Now all set free. No one can stop you. You go all in for it. You like I don't care I am doing this!
2. THE PUSH START- This confidence radiates when you have done your first release to the world. The feeling like the top of the world. King & Queen of the World. It is a great feeling. There is suddenly this spark in you. That you can do it all. You can see this new boldness come over you. Like WOW, I just did that. It goes amazingly great till you hit the next point.
3. THE SACRIFICE - This phase is the constant in the doing mode. Doing, making, continuously going on. Putting your heart on the sleeve. At this point, you might lose friends. You might miss important dates, trips, and miss Family time. This might also affect relationships. At this point, it is a dedication, rush, and commitment. It goes amazingly great till you hit the next point.
4. THE DILEMMA- This is usually a phase where you are happy doing what you do. You love it. You wake up like "What is going on". The feeling is like "What am I doing", "Am I on the right path", "Should I" and maybe many more questions while also in love with what you're doing. In this phase, you break out from a comfort zone for the longest time programmed and conditioned in your mind. It takes time. It takes this lost phase to get you going.
5. THE COURAGE- At this phase when you start interacting outside. Breaking free from your shell or cacoon. You get this courage back up by others recognizing you. By giving you a space. Actually listening to what you have to say. Stimulating you in the right direction. This man oh man proves you are doing good.??
6. THE NETWORK / COLLABORATION- We start to appreciate the efforts of others. Start to understand the strength together. Network as much to build a bigger perspective, build connections, learn, support, grow, motivate, and give the drive to keep going. It gets a lonely space. We are in a lucky time to understand the power of helping. This brings joy. It brings productivity. It brings a social life balance. Surrounding yourself with collaborators takes the load off your shoulders. There is a mutual understanding :)
7. THE APPRECIATION & AFFIRMATION- These are like god sent Angels. This is such a lovebomb moment. When you hear others really encouraging, the value they get, the inspiration, the change, the positive comments or advice. Just exchanging this positive conversation. Is like radiating love. Shows all the effort you put in is really valued. It is recognized. Getting the attention it deserves. They sometimes affirm things in the most positive way making your worries disappear. They make sure to see you keep going! (Sometimes some say something you don't understand at the moment but later goes "AHA")
8. THE BLANK SPACE- This is another not-so-good feeling. It is well you have no idea what you're doing & just lost. It does not come in the start. It is just lost, doesn't even give the feeling of I love what I am doing. It's pure Blank Space. Maybe procrastinating is a part as well. To cope, feel like going for a vacation, spend time with friends, let it to the universe, yada yada. If you felt this comment below.
9. THE LET GO PHASE- Don't freak out! This phase is doing all the action as much as you can. A full 100%. So much to then let the universe let its magic work. Have the universe lead the way. Letting in the opportunities that are meant for. Letting it receive all the wonders it deserves. This only works after you do the action work.
10. THE UNIVERSAL ALIGNMENT- This phase is when you have something in mind. Okay, maybe it could be a manifestation. When something you think of, or really desire. It just happens or appears. Right in front of you. It is like you meet a person who does what you are looking for or someone leads you to it. It is pretty darn Magical! Can you see that smile in an Entrepreneurs face :P
11. THE BUILDER- OH MAN! This is when all the "ISH" happens. This is after all the ups and downs. The meeting, talks that happened, affords that happen, all the action work is seen. When one appears to align. That is when you get recognized. When some approach to collaborate, partner, give the right support. To help both get bigger together & more impacted where values align. Making it feel like all your work was worth it after all.

It is quite a journey. There will be many who are intimidated, there will be many advising, many assume, many trigger. In the end it is what matters to you. There will be positives. Then some heartbreaking moments. A lot of learning.

Never Give Up on yourself!

Never Give Up on what you're doing!