Things I've learned as an entrepreneur

1. You need to have a PLAN.

2. You need to have some goals.

3. You need to have VISION.

4. You will learn a lot with due diligence.

5. You will learn even more with execution.

6. DOING = LEARNING

7. Don't worry about making mistakes.

8. Create a grand vision.

9. DREAM BIG!

10. Whether you think you can or you can't, either way you are right. Henry Ford

11. You become an entrepreneur when you sack up and make it happen.

12. Taking risks isn't a requirement for everyone, it is required for an entrepreneur.

13. Everyone talks about starting their own business.

14. EVERYONE has the ABILITY to become an ENTREPRENEUR.

15. Not everyone is willing to make it happen.

16. You become an EXPERT faster when you run your own business.

17. If you are worried about losing money, you're not an entrepreneur, you are an INVESTOR!

18. If you don't love what you do, QUIT!

19. Create value for your customer first, the money will follow. (I promise)

20. A business starts with an idea, continues with vision and succeeds with action.

21. Always play to your strengths.

22. Know yourself, know your competition. Success is sure. (Sun Tzu)

23. Don't worry about failing. Most people never even try.

24. Failure is not not making mistakes.

25. Failure happens when you give up.

26. If you make the same mistake over, it means you haven't learned the lesson yet.

27. Let your imagination run free.

28. Don't be afraid to try.

29. Who cares what other people think, when you are pursuing YOUR dream.

30. You don't need your parent's permission.

31. You need to know the fundamentals of business.

32. SUCCESS = YOUR VISION + YOUR BUSINESS SKILL

33. Help others, it always comes back to you.

34. Your team looks to you for leadership.

35. Treat your team BETTER than how you want to be treated.

36. It's all about the NUMBERS.

THIS IS JUST SOME OF WHAT I'VE LEARNED.

WHAT ARE SOME LESSONS YOU'VE LEARNED ABOUT BUSINESS?

Eugene Saw is an expert on Money Mastery and Entrepreneurship. In one year, he has acquired nearly a half million dollars in real estate and has retired all his bills. During his career, he has launched 3 businesses. Two of which were $500,000 companies. His current and newest business is speaking and writing. Eugene is available to speak on The 5 Habits of Money. His book, "The 5 Habits of Money", will be ready Spring 2007. CONTACT HIM: 415.254.6185 or eugene@5habitsofmoney.com