On January 1793, the most powerful man in France , Emperor Louis XVI was executed by guillotine at the Place de la Revolution in Paris. History confirms that 80,000 armed men lined the route to the Place de la Revolution, where a crowd of around 100,000 people had gathered to witness the execution. Why did he end up being executed in such a merciless style? He was powerful, but NOT a leader! Leadership is NOT about being powerful. True leadership is the result of an individual’s character focused on serving others. Emperor Louis XVI was focused on serving himself, NOT his people. Leaders don’t push people; they help people. Leaders don’t inspire fear; they spark enthusiasm. Leaders don’t say “I”; they say “we.” Leaders don’t use people; they develop people. Leaders don’t take credit; they give credit. Leaders don’t impose ideas; they brainstorm ideas. Leaders don’t deserve authority; they get rewarded with authority. Power is the result of leadership. The
What are some advice you could give to an entrepreneur with no capital, no experience, and no connections?
Congratulations! You just defined your job description! Tell me, how did Steve Jobs start his entrepreneurial journey? With no capital, no experience, no connections! How did Elon Musk start his first business? With no capital, no experience, no connections! To answer your question, what’s my advice for a new entrepreneur with no real resources? Embrace your job! Your job as an entrepreneur is to solve problems. See yourself as a puzzle maker. Entrepreneurship is actually the art and the science of putting the pieces together. No capital? Your job is to find it. No experience? Your job is to never stop learning and control your fear of failure. No connections? Your job is to get out of your comfort zone and find the people that will lead you to your goals. Most importantly… #NeverGiveUp!