TAHIR NUSSAIN
Common Entrepreneurship Obstacles and The What Ifs
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Tahir Hussain
n becoming an unstoppable millionaire, you must absolutely provide value to the customers you serve - and the best way you can do that is to do one thing very, very well. In fact, no matter what your business is or does, you must always learn one thing well, and if you do that thing very well, you are sure to become quite rich. Even when you are the best at what you do, there will undoubtedly be some obstacles you will face on the road ahead. All entrepreneurs face them, so the good news is that you’re not alone. Some of the most common obstacles that you will face include: n Risk: Starting any new endeavor will involve risk. But, as the saying goes, ‘No risk, No reward’. There is always the more comfortable route of simply getting a basic job. Nothing against those who have jobs, but those who are unstoppable know in their hearts that this isn’t the path they desire. The risk that you take will be well worth it in the long run. Breaking through the paradigm of knowing that risk is a part of being unstoppable in your journey of becoming unstoppable in any endeavor and is key to growth.
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n Self-Discipline: For many entrepreneurs, selfdiscipline is an obstacle – at least initially. This can especially be the case if you have always worked for someone else and are used to having a set schedule, with someone else telling you how to spend your time throughout the working day. You will no longer have someone telling you what you should be doing or when you should do it. You will also have many distractions that compete for your time and attention – and unfortunately, many of these will not be profitable. In order to overcome this obstacle, you must maintain a strict focus on your business every day. In doing so, set a schedule for yourself that includes certain production goals. In example, set goals for making a certain number of calls or meeting a certain number of people. Then, once you have accomplished these, reward yourself. n Self- confidence: Starting and successfully running a business means that you must have the belief that you can succeed-because if you don’t, you are essentially going to fail. Therefore, you must think positive right from the start. By setting goals and remaining focused on those goals, you will be able to propel yourself forward. You must first believe in yourself in order to become unstoppable. n Time: Finding and managing the time that you need to get your endeavor up and running successfully are bound to be a challenge. No matter how much time you initially thought it would take, it is likely going to take a lot more! Even before you actually begin, it will be necessary to spend time
