I got started trying to 'make money online' way back in the late 90's...Yeah it's been a long long time since I've held an offline job.
My journey began simply because I was the world's worst employee...It didn't matter what the job was, I couldn't do well with people looking over my shoulder and critiquing every move I made. So of course, entrepreneurship was a natural fit.
I remember when I was first starting out, one of my mentors told me this simple truth that resonated with me over the years...
"Jon, stick with this and in a few years you will be successful!"
Basically, don't give up!
Simple enough advice, but extremely hard to follow through with. Life happens...Decisions you make don't always pan out and businesses you thought we going to be there forever, take a turn for the worst. I'm being completely transparent here that the past few months in my journey have been...Extremely tough. Bad decisions I made years ago are catching up to me and situations beyond my control are having a huge impact on my online businesses.
No complaints from me though. It's the entrepreneurial journey. It's supposed to suck at times...
The fact remains the majority of entrepreneurs rarely stick with their businesses and end up quitting. A rough road usually means weak hands will fold and while this is not a secret, it's why I think 95% or more, give up...
Successful entrepreneurs are stubborn beyond belief and it's actually a benefit...In some weird way lol We're wired differently...
I know most people will give up in business and we're seeing that right here on STEEM more than ever. A few months ago, you swore people waved the STEEM flag with pride and excitement...Now it's arguments about the upvote services and how the end is nigh...
FUD be damned!
"Stick with it!!!!"
The most amazing thing about being an entrepreneur is the journey. You never know what the new day may bring you...
Being an entrepreneur is not about huge wins each and every day. It's about stacking up the small wins that turn into massive success. The issue and major problem we see in not only online business but right here on Steemit is there is a massive lack of long term vision.
We are living in a microwave society where we expect results instantly and without putting in much effort.
'Sticking to it' is much more than just showing up everyday...It's accepting the roller coaster journey. It's also understanding that you won't win every single day. Being an entrepreneur is about learning to adapt and change your game plans when life throws you a curve.
Yeah, come to think about it...I understand why 95% or more give up...This isn't easy!
Therefore those that understand the challenges and are willing to be stubborn about success, always come out on top.
I urge you to not fall for the trap and become another statistic. Get out and create something remarkable for the years to come!
P.S. Did you see my latest contest? I'm trying to boost activity with my followers and reward one lucky reader with 100 Steem Power for the entire month of July...
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : http://plus1daily.com/95-of-you-that-read-this-wont-be-here-in-a-year-from-now/
