Are You Creating An Entrepreneurial Prison?

Chances are if you’re a regular reader of The Entrepreneurial Daddy you probably think of yourself as an entrepreneur. Am I right? I could be wrong, but I’m willing to bet that you’re someone like me. Someone who has a bazillion great entrepreneurial ideas flying in and out of your head every hour of the day. There’s also the possibility that you’re just a fan of my awesomeness (Hi Mom, Big C, & Barn Mama ).

Last night I was reading a thread in the always amazing Third Tribe Forums that was talking about the feelings associated with being entrepreneurial and how others felt about the title. I have to admit even though I’ve always thought of my self as “entrepreneurial”, I’ve become somewhat numb to that word over the last 6 months. I think because I hear a lot of folks say that they’re entrepreneurs just because they have a lot of great ideas.

Guess what folks… Ideas won’t make you any money. Ideas won’t give you the freedom to work wherever you want. Ideas won’t allow you to enjoy more time with your family without worrying about work. Ideas won’t change your life. Ideas won’t change anything unless you add a little…

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Ideas ARE powerful. We need ideas. 80% of all new job growth comes from small businesses that started as someone’s idea. That’s huge! Whether you’re the entrepreneurial type or the happy employee type, you’re way of life is supported by an idea.

However, none of those businesses or jobs would be around if the folks who thought of them didn’t take any action. An idea without action is just an idea. And like I said before, ideas by themselves don’t change anything.

That’s one of the main reasons why I love the Third Tribe so much. It’s filled with who I would consider as true entrepreneurial folks. These are people that take action on their ideas – and believe me there’s a lot of ideas floating around in there. Of course I get to chat with the BIG name folks that we all know like Sonia, Brian, Chris, Darren, and Chris Garrett. That alone is worth every penny, but to be honest I’ve received more connections, insight, inspiration, and friendships from the rest of the community.

There’s something incredibly powerful about surrounding yourself with action taking entrepreneurial people.

Are you an Idea Prison or a Game Changer?

So what are you doing with your ideas? Anything? Are you keeping your game changing ideas locked away, never to see the light of day? The “I don’t have enough money” and “The timing isn’t right yet” excuses will always be there. Always! You absolutely MUST move past any and all excuses or you’ll never get out of where you are.

Sometimes it seems too scary to get started. What if you fail? What if you have stupid questions? What if it actually works? It’s totally normal to feel this way – even when you’ve done it before. I’m still nervous and scared every time it’s time to push my entrepreneurial endeavors to the next level. That’s why I turn to amazing communities like the Tribe for support.

Your mission this week

Find your support community of like minded action taking people. Whether you choose something as powerful as the Third Tribe with it’s interviews, action plans, and forums or some other community the resonates with you, find somewhere to bounce your ideas and take the first step to realizing your dream. Don’t be afraid someone’s going to steal your million dollar idea. Great communities are filled with great people.

Are you a member of an amazing community? In the comments tell us which one and why it’s so powerful for you.

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