Hello friend,
We often talk about our entrepreneurial pathways and dreams.
One thing we don't always discuss though, is our place in the driver's seat of those dreams.
Sounds a little cryptic, doesn't it?
Well, buckle up, because today we're talking about the 'Commandment of Control' in entrepreneurship.
💡 The Commandment of Control navigates a simple truth about entrepreneurship.
You're either driving your own financial plan, in full control, or you're sitting in the passenger seat, letting someone else dictate your journey.
Picture this.
You’re handed the keys to your dream car.
Would you jump into the passenger seat, resigning control to someone else?
Or would you grab that steering wheel and drive the journey on your terms?
This scenario represents how many approach business.
Many unknowingly resign the driver's seat, essentially hithering a ride on someone else's route.
Let's think about that.
Being in command means complete control over your business.
It's having dominion over your organization, your products, your pricing, your revenue model, and your operational choices.
If you're not ‘driving’ then you’re vulnerable to the bumpy roads created by those in control.
This concept unveils the purest form of the entrepreneurial spirit.
Now, let's get a bit more specific.
What does being a driver mean?
Well, for starters, Drivers don't join the hottest trends, they create and serve them.
They build corporate ladders and organizations; they don't merely join them.
They are the ones selling franchises, licenses, and stocks; they're not buying them.
Are you beginning to see the pattern here?
Let's face it: Drivers make big money and hitchhikers make good money.
There's a vast difference between good money ($20,000/month) and big money ($200,000/month).
The driver retains control and rakes in the 'big' money, while the hitchhiker settles for 'good' money.
Here’s where it gets tricky.
Sometimes, hitchhiking is dressed up as a promising entrepreneurial venture (think of things like network marketing).
While these can still generate income, they often mean hitchhiking within someone else's Fastlane.
Remember this golden rule: The heart of entrepreneurship is creation and innovation.
🚀 Fastlaners create their own brands, their own properties, and their own financial plans; they do not blindly entrust them to others.
So, are you a fastlane driver or just hitchhiking?
What bolts of wisdom can we take away from this?
Have a firm grip on your business and its direction.
If someone else can "flip a switch" and destroy your business, you're essentially gambling with your financial stability.
Become the Shark in the business ocean and don't just settle for being a guppy.
And finally, don't climb other people's pyramids, build your own!
It's time for you to grab the keys, take the wheel and start truly driving your success.
Remember, the journey doesn't just happen, you make it happen.
Until next time!