Top 10 Hints that it's Time to Give Up and Leave your Job

Everyone is looking for a way out, when it comes to striking circumstances. Although you'd think I'm nuts for recommending that you leave your job, this is wrong. I don't recommend leaving your job, unless is more than 2/3 of the following signs are evident. Just because there's one sign that you should leave your job, doesn't mean to go ahead and do it (then come back and blame me).

However, this is merely advice that you should consider if you want to get out of an abusive job, bad employee relationships, etc. It's just like reading symptoms of health problems: just because there's one or two signs, doesn't mean you have the condition. But, if there are more than about 2/3 of the signs evident, then you should consider a doctor visit.

Working Under Pressure: Not Too Hard

Picture this: You're on a stage. 500 some people watching you...you got 15 minutes to do what you do. So, what do you do?

If you weren't prepared for this speech well enough, some things like a slideshow froze up, you froze up...now you're freaking out?! How do you handle pressure-full times like this?

Your skin starts tingling, your eyes are darting back and forth - your body tenses. Being under pressure is quite extreme sometimes, and some people cannot handle it.

However, you can do this! You can handle it!

As Beilock and Carr describe it, "Pressure raises self-consciousness and anxiety about performing correctly, which increases the attention paid to skill processes and their step-by-step control. Attention to execution at this step-by-step level is thought to disrupt well-learned or proceduralized performances."

Myths about Startup Companies Resolved

 

Surely you've heard a bunch of myths about how a startup company works, but those with experience running a company should know that many of those myths are simply...not true.

1. Entrepreneurship is easy. Many people think of "entrepreneur" and automatically compare it to the free life of being in a spa while working on a computer, or driving a fancy sports car to work everyday. However, that junk is for a rare entrepreneur, who seemed to create a company so large and full of impact, that now he can spend money till he's blue in the face. For the rest of us...we're just normal people.
   
   What's sad is, entrepreneurship is far less glamorous that what people think, and if you don't take this advice then you're going to mislead yourself: don't get too excited about being an entrepreneur. It's hard work. It's physically, mentally, and emotionally draining to run a company.

The one thing that can get you fired fast: overconfidence

Let's face it, friends: You're either confident, underconfident, or overconfident - which the second two can cause some problems at work. I'll highlight some major points of the dangers of being overconfident, and why it can get you fired fast.
(Which we know that with underconfidence, we can improve. But, overconfidence may make you look like a butt)

Either way we look at it, overconfidence is a way to get ahead of the game. Not only do you think you're the best one in the workplace, but you'll think ahead of yourself all the time. You're always wanting the extra hours, wanting the chance to get rich quickly, but you never show your work true to your confidence.

Become a MUCH better leader in 10 steps

Being a better leader in your business or personal life is highly important and attributable to success. Too often people lose sight of their leadership potential. However, it can be retained by following the best principles that leadership employs.

1. Be a good listener!  First a quote from a trusted author: "When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." - Ernest HemingwayIn order to maintain any good relationship, listening is the greatest foundation. You need to listen to your customers, prospects, friends, workmates, etc. Listening more will help people realize that you don't bloat your importance, you don't be selfish, and that you are open to what they have to say.
2. Be a great storyteller. Let people hear some of your life's work, especially if you can successfully engage their attention. But make sure that you are telling the right stories, ones where people can act on. British author, Karen Armstrong said it well: "Storytelling is fine as long as you can encourage people to act on the stories."
   
   I think she's right on the money there. You don't want to tell stories that are foolish. But, rather, tell stories that reflect wisdom. It's a great way to put ideas to good work.
   

Running a startup can be fun, no matter what

Some people realize that running a startup can be highly stressful. It's complicated to try and complete many of the tasks that are needed to be done in a startup. However, many people, even if failed, can say that startups can be fun.

So, what's the real risk behind starting a company? Money is the main one. Stress is another one. But, what if you reverse your thinking into realizing that it can be fun. Admit it, you enjoy business. If not, then why're you even bothering to run a business. If you don't enjoy business, and are just doing it out of necessity - where will your success be.

I'll admit, it's rare to see founders not enjoying what they do. Only because the founders I'm talking about run successful companies. Most founders of successful companies don't want to leave a company, because - a. they were the one who founded it, so they get all the royalties, and b. they enjoy the work.

Yes, the odds of scoring a really big IPO payoff are against you. But, what if you enjoy the work so much, that you made the right risk at the right time, and the IPO got the victory for your company?

Five Steps to realizing innovation

Innovation...what you need to make a difference in the business world...right? People want innovative products as long as they come with a sense of consistency, a need, or a problem solved.

Here are five steps to realizing innovation:

1. Most people deny that innovation is required. This is why people don't succeed to their maximum. How can you succeed to your maximum? Don't go with the flow...instead of imitating someone else, do your own thing! Give it your own approach. If everyone is creating social networks like Facebook, go and create your own type of social network. Don't be afraid to step outside the box!
2. Many people seem to deny that innovation, in general, is effective. However, innovation is the key component to developing an awesome business plan, solving a problem, and making a difference. It's not only effective, but one of the key things someone must do to make their business much more successful in the long run. Apple didn't get far by copying others...they got far by putting in the time, innovating, and pleasing customers. Do the same, and the word effective will always be in your vocabulary.
   

Budding entrepreneur? START NOW!

What do you tell yourself all the time when you're thinking about being an entrepreneur? What is the real story behind your dream? Why skip following your dream?

Now think, is your future going to be about the lifestyle you want to have, or the one you will have?


You qualify your first step to being an entrepreneur  by dreaming, thinking of the problem you want to focus on, and planning out a map of your future. Is it that simple? The beginning may seem like a simple process, but it may not be. It is the most important part of the work.

Great companies have been built by innovators who saw a problem (an opportunity!), where they could put together a qualified solution. They marketed it to the right customers, and succeeded. How do you reach the right customers? That's the challenge!