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United States, this ranges between the ages of
62 to 65. However, after being passed over for
so many jobs I realized I needed a miracle.
This new reality helped me pinpoint exactly
why I needed to stop kicking against the workplace door that God had obviously closed. Up
until then, I had not realized that I was programmed to believe working a 9 to 5 job was
my only career option. Entrepreneurship was
not an opportunity I even considered. However, I had reached a point in my life where it was
time to shift from this type of mindset and start
doing what God destined for my life. I learned
there are 5 principles an individual must consider when shifting their mindset to become a
purpose driven entrepreneur:
1: Transform Your Mindset
It is important be a life learner by reading
books, blogs and taking as many free or paid
classes as possible. Learning new things builds
your confidence and equips you with the tools
to succeed. However, a transformed mindset is
more than just the way an entrepreneur thinks;
it is also how they function. Things can change
rapidly without prior noticein business. I can tell
you from firsthand experience, if an entrepreneur is not mentally strong enough to withstand these changes, then the journey of entrepreneurship will be painfully short lived.
Meditating and daily prayer ensure you stay in
the right frame of mind needed to deal with the
day to day challenges you encounter. It helped
me realize building a business was not an
impossible feat regardless of the setbacks.
2. Be Original and Intentional
Each individual is uniquely created to fulfill a
purpose. This is why entrepreneurs must
remain authentic and be creative in their
approach to business instead of copying
others. Authenticity is what sets an entrepreneurs apart from their competitors. The goal
should be to disruptyour respective industry
If you desire to hold
instead of conforming to it. Ifyou
the dominant position in the industry, then you
must have a unique selling proposition for
potential clients.
3. Let God Be Your Geographic Positioning
System (GPS)
I discovered early on that to be successful, I
had to submit my business under the guidance

of God. As a result, everything began to fall
strategically into place. My stress levels
decreased and my revenue earning opportunities increased. If this is the results you desire,
then take yourself out of the driver’s seat and
put God in that place.
4. Be Unapologetically Audacious
Audacious entrepreneurs are fearless risk
takers who have traded in their cloaks of fear
for capes of faith. Faith allows you to conquer
the world of business and enjoy every aspect of
the journey. I encourage all entrepreneurs to
stand strong regardless of the circumstances.
You must continue to fight relentlessly for your
purpose driven business.
5. Be Persistent
Persistence is a must have in your tool box.
When I first started in business I heard the word
no more frequently than yes. Had it not been
for my persistence, my business journey would
have been over before it started. So, if you have
reached a point in your business where you
feel like giving up, then remember God chose
you to fulfill a purpose. Quitting is not an option.
I have come to understand the value of time
management; which refrains me from wasting
time indulging in societal mediocrities or the
opinions of others. Likewise, I spend a majority
of the day developing and implementing strategic actions that will result in lasting legacies
for generations to come.
In sum, these 5 principles helped me to think
differently as well as view situations from a new
perspective. The ability to see new opportuniwhat I must focus on in
ties helps me prioritize whatI
order to be profitable in business. Unlike employees, entrepreneurs like myself are not
motivated by the mission and direction of the
workforce. We do not wait for permission from
society prior to pursuing our goals and dreams.
As host of The Journey: A Meeting Of The
Minds, I conduct informal interviews with various global entrepreneurs live each Thursday at
7:30pm eastern standard time at ww.thejourneymastermind.com My guest share strategies
tofacilitate entrepreneurial growth, thought
leadership, purpose discovery, mindset transformation, spirituality and business related
topics. If you have a story to share, please
contact me about being my next featured
entrepreneur.
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