FXP @ Tazz One

Ever wonder what makes someone go out there and succeed at what they wish to achieve?

I have and decided that I would look into what makes some of these ultra successful people tick.

First and foremost what I found was:

Break The Rules!
Not one of these ultra successful people actually cared about what others were doing except to make sure that it wasn't a good idea that they were able to capitalise and expand further upon.

Obviously it goes without saying that the rules that I am talking about are not actual 'legal' laws. That would be crazy. What I am talking about is not being a follower who only goes out to copy somebody else's success.

Get out there, find your own niche, create your own story and in the end you will be rewarded in one way or another.

Another thing that they all seem to have in common is the ability to march forward with ideas that others (especially the know-it-all professionals) seem to think are hopeless.

Remember, the founder of FedEx got a 'C' on a school project that he created about being able to deliver overnight, guaranteed. His professor gave him a 'C' and told him that the actual project had to be realistic and viable... go figure!

So what can we take out of something like that?
Listen to the professionals for sure, but at the end of the day follow your own heart and instincts to achieve what the less open-minded out there will tell you is impossible.

Dare to dream, dream to dare and achieve everything that you want in life. It is there for the taking if you only but have the courage to follow your instincts and stick at it.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Here is a question that I posed myself early on in my travels whilst trying to figure out the entrepreneurial mind:
What is the underlying factor or element that separates entrepreneurs from the rest of the herd?
At first I started thinking it was things like confidence, aggression, focus, commitment etc...
Not to say that most entrepreneurs do not have these traits, they do. However, the one clearly underlying and overriding trait that these people possessed can be thought of as 'independence'.

Independent thinking, independent action, independent thought.

These dreamers went out to achieve something that 99% of people out there would have told them they were crazy to do or try to achieve.

Making Your Business Pay!
A lot of business start ups fail early on in the piece because they do not value themselves appropriately. While it is pretty much accepted practice that in the early days of your business venture your charge out rate will not be extremely large, most entrepreneurs fail to remodel their businesses and themselves as to what they are truly worth.

Your expertise in your field is what will make you. Feel that you have paid your dues? Then it is time to re-evaluate what your charges are and the type of clients that you are currently getting.

Remember – you ARE an expert in your field and should be charging appropriately!

So How Do I Stand Out From The Herd?
For starters you need to be realistic. No potential customer is going to 'believe the hype' unless it benefits them and their needs. Making a big song and dance about your uniqueness is all well and good, as long as you can back it up.

The best way to tackle the issue of where you stand is to get feedback from your customers and potential customers. Try asking the question and see what answers come flowing back your way, they may surprise you.

The drive to succeed, to be successful is what motivates most entrepreneurs and gets them into action. Independent thought, independent action and independent motives.
Break the rules, carve out your own road, scale those heights that others tell you are unreachable.