Comments on: http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/ publishing content to inspire Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:53:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Luc Arnold http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6436 Luc Arnold Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:13:22 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6436 Hi David, Thats a great way of putting it. Money is a tool that allows you to do better things inside your "Brilliant Company" and the pressure simply means you've got to learn how to handle that responsbility. There is always more pressure you can put on yourself but i'd say that its important as your business matures the pressure changes and lessens and you learn to operate faster and more decisively. Lucas Hi David,

Thats a great way of putting it. Money is a tool that allows you to do better things inside your “Brilliant Company” and the pressure simply means you’ve got to learn how to handle that responsbility. There is always more pressure you can put on yourself but i’d say that its important as your business matures the pressure changes and lessens and you learn to operate faster and more decisively.

Lucas

]]> By: David Askaripour http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6426 David Askaripour Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:07:57 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6426 Thanks for the excellent feedback every one -- much appreciated! The point of the article was to explore the different emotions that young entrepreneurs face when starting to make money and how they go about utilizing that money. In no way, shape, or form am I saying not to have fun. Having fun is essential. It's key. BUT, I'm also stressing that in order to breakthrough barriers and create a brilliant company, it takes more than "just having fun." You have to push yourself. You have to use the "pressure" to succeed as fuel to keep you going hard and keep your creative energy flowing. For many -- sometimes myself -- experiencing this type of pressure makes you realize that the founder of the company will take on more responsibilities when more money comes in -- and this isn't a bad thing. However, it can be a bad thing if some people fall apart and start spending money doing other things because the pressure to expand the business becomes too overwhelming. Hope this clears things up a bit. Thanks for the excellent feedback every one — much appreciated! The point of the article was to explore the different emotions that young entrepreneurs face when starting to make money and how they go about utilizing that money. In no way, shape, or form am I saying not to have fun. Having fun is essential. It’s key. BUT, I’m also stressing that in order to breakthrough barriers and create a brilliant company, it takes more than “just having fun.” You have to push yourself. You have to use the “pressure” to succeed as fuel to keep you going hard and keep your creative energy flowing. For many — sometimes myself — experiencing this type of pressure makes you realize that the founder of the company will take on more responsibilities when more money comes in — and this isn’t a bad thing. However, it can be a bad thing if some people fall apart and start spending money doing other things because the pressure to expand the business becomes too overwhelming. Hope this clears things up a bit.

]]> By: Luc Arnold http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6425 Luc Arnold Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:45:57 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6425 I think that most business owners feel this way at first and its normal to a certain point. Making more money and taking on responsibility doing so can be tough or easy and it really depends on who you are. I've battled a bit with the "Success" bug and to be honest it comes down to would you rather be successful or a failure at everything you do? Personally i like being successful as much as possible. Making money is one sign of success and there are many others but i enjoy the feeling with you've done a great job and make it happen. Its addictive :) Cheers Luc I think that most business owners feel this way at first and its normal to a certain point. Making more money and taking on responsibility doing so can be tough or easy and it really depends on who you are.

I’ve battled a bit with the “Success” bug and to be honest it comes down to would you rather be successful or a failure at everything you do? Personally i like being successful as much as possible. Making money is one sign of success and there are many others but i enjoy the feeling with you’ve done a great job and make it happen. Its addictive :)

Cheers

Luc

]]> By: Listerator http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6405 Listerator Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:18:37 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6405 Sometimes, easy money, or money happened-upon by lucky circumstance does make you think about whether what you did was ethical. I honestly might be like your Entrepreneur C - would that be unethical? Surely enjoying the benefits of my past labor wouldn't be unethical? Sometimes, easy money, or money happened-upon by lucky circumstance does make you think about whether what you did was ethical. I honestly might be like your Entrepreneur C – would that be unethical? Surely enjoying the benefits of my past labor wouldn’t be unethical?

]]> By: nate http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6393 nate Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:59:52 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6393 I disagree with all this money pressure stuff. Honestly, if you're not having fun, don't do it. Fun and/or awesomeness are your metrics. And if you can get others to have fun or be more awesome, then the money will not be the focus... it will come. Of course, you have to plan on how to make that money, but giving people awesomeness or fun is way better and longer lasting. Be awesome. Be fun. Stop worrying. I disagree with all this money pressure stuff. Honestly, if you’re not having fun, don’t do it. Fun and/or awesomeness are your metrics. And if you can get others to have fun or be more awesome, then the money will not be the focus… it will come.

Of course, you have to plan on how to make that money, but giving people awesomeness or fun is way better and longer lasting.

Be awesome. Be fun. Stop worrying.

]]> By: William http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6386 William Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:10:45 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6386 Good article David, you make a good point because with more money comes much more responsibility! Many young and old entrepreneurs don't understand this concept and this is why you have people who make tons of money and end up filing bankruptcy. As things continue to grow, things can sometimes get that much more weird, unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Fear can sometimes be channeled into a positive manner, meaning the fear (or nerves/jitters) that you're feeling by making more money will help keep you from losing sight of your overall goals and acting like a complete idiot going on big time wannabe spending sprees. Keep doing what you're doing bro, you're making big moves! Good article David, you make a good point because with more money comes much more responsibility!

Many young and old entrepreneurs don’t understand this concept and this is why you have people who make tons of money and end up filing bankruptcy.

As things continue to grow, things can sometimes get that much more weird, unfamiliar and uncomfortable.

Fear can sometimes be channeled into a positive manner, meaning the fear (or nerves/jitters) that you’re feeling by making more money will help keep you from losing sight of your overall goals and acting like a complete idiot going on big time wannabe spending sprees. Keep doing what you’re doing bro, you’re making big moves!

]]> By: Aaron http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6384 Aaron Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:39:50 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6384 Leverage is the key to success. It's how you leverage the assets and tools you have available that give you that extra edge. I've spoke to my wife about being scared to be successful. For me I love the struggle, creation, and the building. I've had the fear of if I'm successful I won't have anything left to fight for. That entrepreneurial fight will be over. I've come to the realization that although the initial and majority of the fight is over but there is always more to fight for. Look at Jet Blue. He still has the entrepreneurial drive in his large corp. Leverage is the key to success. It’s how you leverage the assets and tools you have available that give you that extra edge.

I’ve spoke to my wife about being scared to be successful. For me I love the struggle, creation, and the building. I’ve had the fear of if I’m successful I won’t have anything left to fight for. That entrepreneurial fight will be over.

I’ve come to the realization that although the initial and majority of the fight is over but there is always more to fight for. Look at Jet Blue. He still has the entrepreneurial drive in his large corp.

]]> By: David Askaripour http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6383 David Askaripour Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:38:34 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6383 Thanks Aaron. Indeed, I'm never scared to admit when I have an issue because I always think about the other entrepreneurs out there who may be feeling the same way. So if it makes me look weak or "scared" then so be it. I totally agree with your advice, especially since I am in the team building stage -- I will have to keep those things in mind. It's all about leverage isn't it! :) Thanks Aaron. Indeed, I’m never scared to admit when I have an issue because I always think about the other entrepreneurs out there who may be feeling the same way. So if it makes me look weak or “scared” then so be it. I totally agree with your advice, especially since I am in the team building stage — I will have to keep those things in mind. It’s all about leverage isn’t it! :)

]]> By: Aaron http://mindpetals.com/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-6382 Aaron Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:20:24 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/02/sometimes-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-make-money-the-pressure-is-on/#comment-6382 David, You'll be fine. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. I think a lot of entrepreneurs have this problem and most likely holds them back from true success. I think the thing is you have to get over the hump. The in between stage of working tons of hours doing it all yourself and starting to delegate certain work to employees. Don't be afraid to make money because when you start making money, money becomes a tool you can leverage to become more efficient and streamlined. David,

You’ll be fine. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. I think a lot of entrepreneurs have this problem and most likely holds them back from true success.

I think the thing is you have to get over the hump. The in between stage of working tons of hours doing it all yourself and starting to delegate certain work to employees.

Don’t be afraid to make money because when you start making money, money becomes a tool you can leverage to become more efficient and streamlined.

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