Growing up I was criticized for being an impulsive kid. I did stuff without thinking. Like for instance, I thought at one point I could fly. So, I woke up at 6am in my batman gear and free dove off the arm rest of the couch. I really committed too because I broke my nose and cracked open my chin. I ended up like two face. It was a big mess. But guess what… I know now I definitely can’t fly. Well at least like that.
I feel like when you are growing up adults tend to try and mold your childish behaviors to be what is know as “proper”. Personally, as I have reached adult status, just had my 27th bday btw, I tend to try and find my inner kid again. I was thinking about this and it happens to me a lot.
So this brings me to my point. As an entrepreneur being impulsive is the BEST way to be. If you have a good idea. Don’t ponder on it and rationalize it like a good adult. Go for it! Use your positive momentum and dive in. Hopefully you wouldn’t break your face, but if you do, you will absolutely learn something. It’s better then thinking about your idea until you don’t do anything.
I’ve said it before. Ideas are the easy part. Going for it and having the courage and drive to execute is the difficult part and is what sets apart sitting on the bench and scoring the points.
All the success monetary or not has been driven by our groups ability to be impulsive and move on our ideas. We have swerved all over the road on the way and changed lanes but we have always learned and made better choices as things moved forward. If you are feeling stuck or doing something you don’t believe in. Find out what you do believe in and just dive off the armrest.
I promise it is liberating and you will be a better and happier person for it.
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