Is Scott Sterling an Entrepreneur?
There is something truly bizarre that happens in the minds of entrepreneurs. The good ones are persistent, resilient, curious and resourceful beyond belief. In the face of odds stacked way against you, the good entrepreneurs soldier on, put their head down and just keep going.
Its been well over a decade since I ventured out on my own to start a business. There's been ups and downs, worries and successes. All in all, I wouldn't change it for the world.
When I look at Scott in this video (which makes me laugh EVERY time), I think, "yup, Scott's a fighter, an entrepreneur through and through". For anyone that is thinking about being an entrepreneur or anyone that has started the journey already, here are my top 3 Scott Sterling tips.
Scott Sterling Tips
- Have Your Team - Someone needs to take you out on a stretcher, fix you up and put you back out there. Find those people and surround yourself with them - they will be positive, have great advice and be around when you need them. Believe me at 2 p.m. in the afternoon when you are wondering what the heck you are doing, have that someone to call.
- If You Can't Stand It Anymore - Sit - Things may be bleak, but hey, sitting down might change your perspective and could actually help. What does that mean to an entrepreneur? Look at your situation from different angles - sometimes a fresh perspective will make sense.
- Be Resourceful - There will always be someone who is faster, smarter, and richer than you. I recently attended a presentation by Techstars' partner, Nicole Glaros, where she said "When you don't have resources, be resourceful". What does that mean to an entrepreneur? Look seriously at what you have in terms of resources, see if you can do more with it - buy less, res-use, find interns, leverage your assets. It might make the difference in your success.
So, when the next penalty kick is upon you, just think. Scott Sterling did it - ALOT of times - so can you. Be Brave.