7 Steps to Adopting an Entrepreneur’s Mindset
In this class we talk about how to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a topic that is of utmost importance to freelancers, virtual assistants and online professionals who provide a service. The reality is we all probably started as employees and adopted an employee mindset. In this class, you will discover the 10 characteristics of an entrepreneur and 7 steps to help you shift from an employee mindset to an entrepreneur’s mindset.
Podcast Outline:
[0:00] – Opening thoughts
[1:01] – Introduction to topic: “The Entrepreneurial Mindset”
[2:21] – Discussion about question: “Do you believe that entrepreneurs are born or made?”
– [3:32] – Craig’s story
– [8:40] – The challenges of leaving one’s comfort zone
[9:14] – Shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one
– [9:53] – How an employee mindset can shape our business and hold us back
[10:33] – 10 Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
– [11:08] – #1: Risk taker
– [11:44] – #2: Adaptable and flexible
– [12:39] – #3: Problem solver
– [12:58] – #4: Self-starter and initiator
– [13:19] – #5: Planner and goal setter
– [13:33] – #6: Decisive
– [13:55] – #7: Focussed
– [14:06] – #8: Leader
– [14:28] – #9: Optimistic
– [14:51] – #10: Curious learner
[15:26] – 7 Steps to Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset
– [15:42] – #1: Define and regularly review your big WHY.
– [17:33] – #2: Own your schedule.
– [20:22] – #3: Focus on value, not time spent.
– [22:30] – #4: Create an entrepreneurial tribe.
– [24:22] – #5: Learn to make decisions quickly.
– [25:42] – #6: Never stop learning.
– [26:39] – #7: Protect your lifestyle.
[28:19] – Recap of 7 Steps
[29:09] – Closing thoughts
Resources discussed in this episode:
Mindset by Carol Dweck
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