Being an entrepreneur can be extremely stressful and anyone who is trying to create their own business right now understands what I am saying to the -nth degree.
Why is it so hard? You need to work harder than you have ever working before. You have to push yourself to the limit of your emotional, mental and physical capacity. It is not for the faint of heart, but it is worth pursuing.
The Issue
Every business owner had this moment in their life that they have an “entrepreneurial awakening” that totally redefines their life. You know exactly what I’m talking about – when you realize that you are not satisfied with your life and finally understand that it is because you are meant for something more.
The problem is that this burns inside of you – your plans to build something remarkable. You want it to be significant, something you can pass onto your kids and create a wealthy lifestyle. So, you begin to act on it.
Emotional Rollercoaster
The emotions are a huge reason of why entrepreneurship is so hard. Sometimes you feel excited – every time that you make progress. You feel like you can take on the world and succeed. Then, some times you are not making the progress that you want to make and you fail one of your deadlines. You looked at it all and feel overwhelmed. There is so much that you want to do, but have no idea how you’re going to get it done. You start to doubt yourself and feel discouraged, maybe uninspired. However, you shouldn’t have to lose your sanity to become an entrepreneur and you won’t.
Remember Why
What made you decide to start this journey? We get so caught up in what we’re doing that we forget why we are even doing it, but there are actually two why’s. What do you want to get out of this and what do you want your business to bring to others? Make sure to keep this in the forefront of your mind as much as possible – it will motivate you when you begin to get discouraged.
Gratitude
Practicing this daily can change your life. It makes you focus on the positive and doesn’t allow yourself to dwell on little troubles or struggles. Remember, you can always be thankful for how far you have come. A fun way to practice this is by having a journal. No, I’m not kidding. Write down something that you are grateful for at the end of each day and look through it every morning before you get started.
When it comes down to it, being an entrepreneur is persevering no matter how hard it gets. Begin to practice you why’s and gratitude and the emotional roller coasters will get easier!
Advisor Abbate 