Taking a piano lesson doesn't turn you into a master.
Strapping on skis doesn't qualify you for the Olympics.
Buying a router doesn't make you a carpenter.
Becoming an accomplished person isn't about what you do. It's about how often you do it and how much effort you put in. It's about making new habits, sticking with whatever you choose to do. Otherwise, you're just someone who's acquainted with activities, foods, ideas.
Can you make the commitment to be accomplished? Or will you only ever be acquainted with the concept?
I am starting a business now and my wife says I am addicted but I think I am obsessed. I guess that is a good thing. Thanks for the post!
Posted by: Eli Salem | 05/09/2009 at 10:34 PM
Susan,
"Can you make the commitment to be accomplished?" Great point. Thank you.
Posted by: Joseph Joel Sherman | 05/09/2009 at 10:31 PM
Susan,
I think you have presented the single most important aspect of being an entrepreneur. Starting a successful business is very hard work, and very often frustrating. That is why it takes total commitment to become successful.
Mark Cuban writes that his most important rules for succeeding with a startup business are: (1) You must be obsessed, and (2) If you have an exit strategy…you are not obsessed. Sounds harsh, but that is what being an entrepreneur is all about.
I thoroughly enjoy all the Samba Blog posts. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Bob Foster | 05/09/2009 at 10:08 PM