The “decision shift” to do more workHow getting laid off was the best thing that happened to StephenShould you go get an MBA?The niche tribe model - find a group of people you have existing connections with who value your product/servicesFind a problem to solve and become the go-to person for that nicheStep 1: Stop believing that you can’t work for yourselfStep 2: Start researching career and business options: “what would I do?”Biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make: they don’t talk to enough peopleImportant life skill: tell your story and lead with where you are goingYou are the first resource of your business and its biggest obstacleYou have to really get to know yourself: strengths, weaknesses, etc.You need to understand your “peak performance period”Check in on your energy every hour throughout the dayTry tracking your time and screen time for a dayStephen is a big advocate of the “transition” from employee to entrepreneurEasiest thing to do is become a contractor, consultant or freelancer and get some clientsWhy you should marry a problem, not a solutionHow to research a problem and find solutionsStart journaling and recording ideas and look for patternsAddressing the biggest concerns of going into business for yourselfHow to get comfortable with sales: Sales is really about solving problemsMake friends, not connections
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