Life Hacks with Toby Nwazor:
Most people toy with the idea of becoming entrepreneurs at least once
in their life. I mean who wouldn’t? Especially after coming across a
very successful one. Yeah, I know that feeling. But frankly speaking,
entrepreneurship is not as rosy as it seems. So don’t just run into it
because your cousin did so, and he seems to be doing well.
Personally
I took that leap of faith that made me a die-hard entrepreneur sometime
in 2013,
and since then I have not looked back. I have had my fair
share of challenges, but rather than deter me, they propel me for
greater heights. And if given the opportunity again, I will still opt
for entrepreneurship over and over again.
What about you? Have you
ever toyed with the idea of being your own boss? Have you ever wondered
if starting and running a business is your thing?
Don’t look too
far. The clues below will help you make that decision. Of course, it is
not exhaustive, but don’t hesitate to raise your hands and shout
Hallelujah if I make a point that kinda hits close to home.
Let’s walk…
You wanna be Independent
Earlier this month, I visited an old friend of mine in Warri. And even though we have been in touch to an extent, I was really shocked and excited to see how well he was doing for himself. We had a lot of catch-up time, and I just couldn’t resist asking him what prompted him to quit his job when he did.
Earlier this month, I visited an old friend of mine in Warri. And even though we have been in touch to an extent, I was really shocked and excited to see how well he was doing for himself. We had a lot of catch-up time, and I just couldn’t resist asking him what prompted him to quit his job when he did.
I mean, I remember when he was
working in Enugu. And before I knew what was happening I heard he quit
and started his own business. His main reason? Independence.
You
see that life where you call the shots on how you spend your day, where
you go, what you do, when you work or not, and most especially, how much
you earn, it cannot be quantified.
For me, my eureka moment was
when I told myself that even if I was selling zobo and puff-puff, I
would make much more than I was being offered in the last place I
worked. And when I got to that point, there was no stopping me.
Your job doesn’t give you fulfillment
I know what it means to work at a job that doesn’t give fulfillment. I mean you wake up in the morning happy, only to get sad at the thought of going to work.
I know what it means to work at a job that doesn’t give fulfillment. I mean you wake up in the morning happy, only to get sad at the thought of going to work.
Yeah, used to happen to me a lot when I was working with an Insurance company in Lagos.
Truth
is that everyone wants to be fulfilled. And if your job doesn’t offer
you that, it’s time you thought seriously about creating a job that
could give you just that. If working at that crazy million dollar idea
of yours smells fulfillment to you…that’s a sign right there.
You don’t want to compromise on your life Goals
Sometime in 2009 I wrote down a list of things I hoped to do before I die. One of them was what drove me to go for what became my first swimming experience. Apart from that, I equally wrote a lot of things that had to do with starting and running a couple of businesses.
Sometime in 2009 I wrote down a list of things I hoped to do before I die. One of them was what drove me to go for what became my first swimming experience. Apart from that, I equally wrote a lot of things that had to do with starting and running a couple of businesses.
But
I didn’t just write these goals down; I got committed to pursuing them.
I knew that a goal I don’t pursue will never get actualized.
If your job is not helping you achieve your life goals and you’re no longer comfortable with that, it is time to consider moving from employee to entrepreneurship.
Nothing should matter more than achieving your life goals. That should
form the very essence of your daily activities. So look at your job
again, is it servicing your life goals?
Recurrent ideas
Don’t quit your regular job because of one idea that just flashed your mind. Ask every successful entrepreneur, it really has to be an idea that keeps coming to you. In my own case, the thoughts kept me awake at night, and gave me daydreams during the day.
Don’t quit your regular job because of one idea that just flashed your mind. Ask every successful entrepreneur, it really has to be an idea that keeps coming to you. In my own case, the thoughts kept me awake at night, and gave me daydreams during the day.
So don’t be deaf.
Take note of those ideas that keeps coming to you. The more recurrent,
the clearer it becomes. These recurrent ideas come with an unusual surge
of energy. If that is you, then entrepreneurship is for you.
An idea is the first milestone in building a successful business. Tweet that!
Your passion
Passion fuels inspiration. If your inspiration is fueled by a passion for something outside your regular 9-5 job, then please consider following your passion.
Passion fuels inspiration. If your inspiration is fueled by a passion for something outside your regular 9-5 job, then please consider following your passion.
Find something you are passionate about
and do it passionately. If you love the social media a lot, Instagram
for instance, then let your passion drive you to seek out how to monetize that Instagram account.
But
note that passion, not money, should guide your decision to become an
entrepreneur. If you are genuinely passionate about providing a
solution, then you are surely going to do well as an entrepreneur.
The
hallmark of entrepreneurs is their passion for providing solutions
other than just the prospect of a better paycheck. (Quote me)
So,
what’s your story? Has the thought of starting your own business been
giving you sleepless nights? What’s been keeping you from taking that
leap of faith, even if it’s a side-hustle? What are you waiting for?
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