How to be your own boss
Having your own business is a dream for many. You're in charge of your own time and you choose how to spend it! It's also easier than ever to start your own business, thanks to the internet. But before you consider striking out on your own, it's important that you have an idea of what it actually takes to be self-employed. Here are some things I've learned along the way:
Clarity of purpose
Once you’re clear about what you want, it all comes down to the details. How can you achieve your goal? What steps do you need to take to get there? What is your vision, mission and purpose in life? You can find these answers by studying who you are and where you came from. This is why self-reflection is so important—it helps us understand ourselves better so we can make better decisions in the future.
As a business owner, understanding yourself means knowing what drives your decision making process as well as how it affects the people around you. When we know ourselves better than anyone else does then we have power over our own destiny because no one else will be able to tell us what direction or path suits us best unless they happen also know themselves well enough first!
Accountability
People who are accountable to themselves are more likely to achieve their goals. If you want to be successful, you need to take responsibility for your own success and failure. You must realize that it’s not someone else’s fault if you don’t get what you want out of life, but rather your own fault because of the choices that you make, or choose not to make. Once we fully accept our accountability for our actions and decisions, we can start making changes in our lives so that we may succeed at whatever it is we desire.
Another aspect behind being accountable is having a plan on how exactly we will achieve what we want in life — whether this means losing weight, starting a business or saving money on groceries each week so that one day soon they might be able to afford something special like an island vacation! The key here is having some sort of goal so that when things get difficult along the way (and trust me they will), then at least there's something waiting at the end of all this hard work! And even better yet: if those goals aren't working out quite right then maybe those aren't really YOUR goals after all?
Prioritising the right things
To set yourself up for success, you need to be brutally honest with yourself about what your priorities are. A priority is something that matters most to you, and it’s probably the reason why you got into business in the first place. A goal is a specific task or project that helps move you closer towards achieving that priority.
The first step to setting both priorities and goals is understanding why they matter so much. What are their benefits? Why do they matter? Once you understand their importance, write them down somewhere where they can easily be accessed at all times—whether on an app or in a notebook—and refer back whenever necessary for guidance or inspiration when things get tough (or even when things are going well).
Betting on yourself
In order for you to be successful, you must believe in yourself. You have to have a positive attitude and work hard at everything you do. You must know what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are, as well as being willing to take risks.
Letting go of feast or famine
When you’re a self-employed freelancer, there’s no hiding the fact that you have to deal with uncertainty.
That means knowing when to take risks and when to hold back. You need flexibility and a backup plan in case things don’t work out (because they probably won't).
Entrepreneurship is the best job in the world.
Being an entrepreneur is difficult. It's a lot of work, and it can be stressful at times. But being your own boss has so many benefits that it's hard to imagine doing anything else.
Here are some of the best things about being an entrepreneur:
You're in charge! You get to decide what you want to do and how you want to do it. If there's something else that needs doing, no problem — just delegate it!
Home office FTW! Working from home means never having to commute again, which saves time and money in the long run (and helps keep those pants clean). Plus, if you have kids who need watching after school or daycare isn't available early enough for meetings with clients… well then guess what? You don't need it anymore! Now they can stay home while mommy or daddy makes business calls all day (in their pyjamas if they want).
Now that you know what it takes to be your own boss, it's time to start making the changes in your life. Remember: You're not alone. Almost every entrepreneur started out with nothing but a dream and a little bit of drive. So don't let anything hold you back—just keep pushing forward until you reach your goals!