“And what really matters is a pretty short list: intent, authenticity, passion, patience, speed, work, and attention.”
By Gary Vaynerchuk in his book Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence—and How You Can, Too
Are you looking for the ultimate cheat sheet for entrepreneurial success?
Forget the endless buzzwords and jargon; what really matters boils down to seven key ingredients: intent, authenticity, passion, patience, speed, work, and attention.
Intent: Know what you're doing and why you're doing it. It's like using Google Maps for your business—without it, you're just wandering around hoping to stumble upon success.
Authenticity: Be yourself, unless you can be Batman—always be Batman. Seriously though, people can smell fake from a mile away. Authenticity builds trust and keeps you grounded.
Passion: If you don't love what you do, why should anyone else? Passion is your business’s secret sauce; it keeps you going when things get tough and makes your enthusiasm contagious.
Patience: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a great business. Patience is about playing the long game and not losing your cool when your "overnight success" takes years.
Speed: Move fast and break things, but maybe keep a broom handy. In today’s world, speed is crucial. Execute quickly, adapt faster, and keep up with the ever-changing landscape.
Work: There's no substitute for hard work. Sorry, no magic wands here. Put in the hours, hustle hard, and remember: the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
Attention: Pay attention to the little things—details, trends, feedback. It’s like being a detective for your business, always looking for clues to improve and innovate.
In a nutshell, these seven principles are your entrepreneurial GPS, leading you to the treasure chest of success (minus the pirates).
Embrace them, and you’ll be crushing it in no time.