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7 Keys That Helped Me Leave The "Rat Race" For Cyberspace
(C) 1998-1999, Marty Foley
I'll never forget that fateful day, not far short of a year
ago, when I finally achieved what I had dreamed about and
worked toward for some time.
No, cashing that week's paycheck wasn't what I had been
keenly anticipating.... Leaving a job I hated in order to work
for myself full-time in cyberspace was the dream goal I had
finally achieved!
The goal of leaving the "rat race" and calling the shots in
one's own profitable business - online and off - is common to
many people; I'm sure a significant percentage of those reading
this article. At times it even reaches the point of desperation.
Some spend thousands of dollars in an elusive search for it.
If running your own business is also a goal of yours, I
empathize with your situation. I thought I'd share some tips in
this article that helped me leave the "rat race" for my own
online business.
Even if you've already achieved self-employment, maybe some
tips I share in this article can help increase the
profitability of your existing business, online or off.
Keys to Leaving the Rat Race
1) Being a doer, not just a dreamer.
There's a saying: "When all is said than done, more is said than
done." It's easy to dream and talk about our goals, but we won't
get anywhere until we take decisive action.
At first, I did much more dreaming and telling others about my
goal of self-employment than I took action toward it. Combining
my dreams with action, however, was the only thing that worked.
Note: Don't confuse taking action with making rash decisions.
Temper your readiness to act with sound reasoning and
knowledgeable decisions, based on research.
2) Effective Time Management
Time certainly means money in the business world. The ability
to manage your time effectively is certainly an asset that can
repay you many times over, both in your business and personal
life.
Getting maximum productivity from your time is even more
crucial if you're working a full-time job at the same time
you're trying to build a business in your spare time.
When I worked for someone else, time usually dragged by. Now
I find when working for myself that time just breezes by and I
often wonder where the time went - and even wish I had more
work hours in the day!
NOTE: At one point, I was in between a rock and a hard place.
I was making money in my own business while holding down my
full-time regular job, but not enough to live on. Moreover, I
needed more time than I had available in my spare hours to
pursue things I felt would increase profits.
I decided to cut back on the hours at my regular job, which my
employer agreed to (he didn't want me to quit). This allowed
time to expand my business faster and made the transition to
running my own full-time business easier. If you can't or don't
want to quit your job "cold turkey," you might consider a
similar strategy.
3) Knowledge of your field.
Now you don't have to be an expert in your business field
when you first start out. You can grow as you go, but plan on
keeping abreast of developments in your field. Do so long enough
and you'll become an expert. You can also team up with others
that have needed expertise you may be lacking.
Fortunately, there is a "shortcut" to gaining success know-how
in your business field. Tips are in an article at:
http://ProfitInfo.com/copycat.htm
4) Persistence.
Despite all the hype, business success rarely comes easily or
overnight; it takes persistent effort and plain old work. Be
wary of those that tell you otherwise.
I empathize with those that must commute 5 or more days a week
to a job they don't like. That was one strong motivation for me
to persist at my own business until I went full-time. Whatever
your motivations to persist may be, they will prove useful.
NOTE: It will be easier to persist if you select a field of
business that you like, as opposed to pursuing something just
for the money.
5) Focusing on presenting solutions, not on selling products and
services.
I'm a firm believer in the business philosophy of "succeeding
by helping others succeed." Focusing on helping people solve
their problems or achieve their goals works better than just
"selling" them products and services.
6) Self-Discipline.
Now that my "office" is just a few steps away when I wake up
in the morning, it's easy to sleep in. With no boss "cracking a
whip" over those that work for themselves, self-discipline is
definitely needed. Usually no one will see that things get done
but yourself.
7) Marketing skills.
Regardless of what business you're in, marketing is the tool
used to present the solutions that your products and services
offer to the rest of the world. As the saying goes "Everything
is marketing."
Marketing is a skill. Like any other skill, it can be developed
through knowledge and practice.
You, Too, Can Leave the Rat Race
As many employees of large corporations have been discovering
to their dismay, even seniority doesn't always guarantee job
security.
Of course, there's more involved in leaving the rat race than
following the above tips, which I can't cover in detail within
the scope of this article, but I've shared seven keys I
consider important.
No, leaving the rat race for cyberspace didn't come overnight,
but it's certainly possible - as more and more savvy
entrepreneurs are discovering - and well worth the effort. If
followed, these keys can help you leave the rat race, too.
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