Should You Take the Leap into Entrepreneurship?

🌟𝑵𝑶 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉, 𝑵𝑶 𝑭𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑯𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 ~ 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚; 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 1% 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒕? 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒕, 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆, 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔? #𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 #𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨🌟 “𝔽𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕚𝕥” 𝕚𝕤 ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕘𝕪 ~ 𝕚𝕥’𝕤 𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕣𝕦𝕡𝕥𝕔𝕪 ~ 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝕂𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕔𝕜 (& every founder who’s lived the lie too long).. ➡️ Let's Forget “Fake it till you make it.” That’s not strategy—it’s spiritual bankruptcy. You don’t need to pretend. You need to persist. You don’t need to impress. You need to impact. Because in entrepreneurship, belief is the currency & effort is the only legal tender. ✅ So the new verses is "Faith It Till You Make It: The Spiritual Blueprint for Entrepreneurs" 💡 Top 1% Advice from STARTUP BELL: ➡️ In this game, authenticity is your oxygen. ➡️ Real effort. Real belief. Real grind. ➡️ There’s NO free lunch in entrepreneurship ~ only the buffet you build with your own hands. 🧘♂️ Spiritual Truth for Founders: ➡️ Success isn’t a spreadsheet. ➡️ It’s a vibration. ➡️ No amount of logic can replace the energy of belief you pass on to your team, your prospects, your tribe. ✅ Any business it's NOT about convincing. It’s about transmitting conviction. 🔥 Who Actually Makes It? ➡️ Not the ones with MBAs and corner offices. ➡️ But the ones who’ve tasted job loss, medical emergencies, family pressure, and still choose to rise. ➡️ Those in year 5–8 of their careers, stuck between “what now?” and “what next?” 👉 They’re the ones who leap. 👉 The rest? 👉 They wake up at 65 with regrets & a pension that doesn’t match their potential. 🤝 Your Shortcut to Significance: ✅ Connect with the like-minded. 👉 Work hard every day. 👉 Stay consistent. 👉 Let belief compound. 👉 Success doesn’t knock. 👉 It responds to alignment. 🙏 Final Word: 👉 Entrepreneurship is NOT a career. ✅ It’s a calling. 👉 And every Friday, we remind ourselves: 👉 You don’t need to fake it. You need to faith it. 👉 Let’s build with purpose. Let’s rise with truth. 🌍 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝑻𝒐 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅❤️ ➡️ That’s the soul of the #RYTHM movement. NOT fame. NOT hierarchy. But humanity. A purpose bigger than our own life. 🔥 Ready to unlock Time Freedom & Financial Freedom with purpose? ➡️ I empower visionary entrepreneurs, consultants, and creators to build movements NOT just businesses. ✅ 𝘿𝙈 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 “𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙔” 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮. 📩 𝙍𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙧@𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢 ➡️I’m an SME specialist in Loyalty Fintech & Enhanced Payments ~ reach out to elevate your next chapter in loyalty growth along with my Team in Beyondperks. #RYTHM #NewAgeEntrepreneurship #FaithItTillYouMakeIt #StartupBell #SpiritualSuccess #LegacyBuilders #PurposeDrivenGrowth

To stop self-sabotage, you need to look inside yourself and be ready to face the difficult truths about how you feel about money. Entrepreneurs need to break down the mental walls that have been built up over time and replace them with healthier attitudes that help them make money. This improves their business and their lives, making their entrepreneurial journey more rewarding. Identifying Money Blocks People who are entrepreneurs and want to break destructive habits that keep them from making money need to understand how their minds work. People who hurt themselves usually do and think things that come from strong beliefs about how much they are worth and how much money they have. Many business owners find themselves trapped in a cycle that negatively impacts their work due to their concerns and beliefs about earning money. One area where this is especially true is with money blockages, which are mental blocks that keep people from reaching their financial goals. Making the wrong decision due to sabotaging behaviours that are hidden and not obvious. An important component of this psychological model is the relationship between self-worth and financial success. Entrepreneurs often connect their sense of self-worth to how much money they make, which makes the balance between self-esteem and financial security uncertain. When business plans don't go as intended, people may feel bad about themselves, leading them to engage in behaviours that further harm their well-being. You might act in this way by putting things off, not planning your spending, or not asking for help or direction when you need it. For entrepreneurs who often find themselves sabotaging their own businesses, it's important to know what makes them feel bad. Emotional triggers are reactions that come from the past, especially ones that happened when you were a child. These triggers can show up as illogical fears or actions that get in the way of your financial goals. The first step to breaking free from patterns that hold you back in your personal and business growth is to become aware of these emotional reactions. Case Study: The fear of success is characterised by building up to a certain level, then knocking everything down to start anew. You build again, and the same happens. You rebuild, and the same situation occurs again. Until you are worn out and you stop building because you are tired of starting all over again. This is the moment you need to take stock and look at the sabotaging behaviour. You trip yourself up. why? You have a fear of success. What is behind the fear of success? A fear of change. The EGO does not like change and likes you staying in your comfort zone. Women often question themselves whether they are worthy. You certainly are! Just claim it. We got conditioned to feel "guilty" when we have success. This is the issue, and it seems that many are not yet aware of it. #success #energy #feminine #confidence #selfesteem #business #sabotage

Why You're Terrified to Start That Business (and How to Push Through) 😨 You have an amazing idea, but that pit in your stomach is huge. You're not alone! Most people let a few big fears stop them from taking the leap into entrepreneurship. 1. The Fear of Failing 📉 This is the big one. It's not just about losing money it's about the fear of public embarrassment or being judged by family and friends. Mindset Shift See "failure" as a lesson. Successful people just have more data from things that didn't work. Learn fast, move on. 🚀 2. The Money Anxiety 💸 Quitting a steady job for unpredictable income is terrifying. What if the money runs out? What if you go into debt? Strategy Start small! Keep your day job and build a side hustle first. Create a strict budget and save a financial safety net to ease the transition. 💰 3. "I'm Not Ready/Smart Enough" 🤔 This is Imposter Syndrome. You feel like you need an MBA or 20 years of experience before you can start. Reality Nobody knows everything when they start. Learn as you go and focus on your passion. You'll figure out the rest (or hire someone) along the way. 📚 4. Fear of Burnout 🥵 The thought of working 24/7 and losing your personal life stops many people. Solution Set boundaries from the very beginning. Your business should serve your life, not consume it. Automate and delegate tasks quickly. ✅ Don't let fear make your decisions for you. The only guaranteed failure is not trying. #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #OvercomeFear #TakeTheLeap #BusinessTips #DreamBig

99% of entrepreneurs quit right before their breakthrough. You're probably planning to be one of them. Your "failure" isn't about your product, market, or timing. It's about your relationship with patience. The Chinese Bamboo Tree grows 90 feet in 6 weeks... after 5 years of daily watering with zero visible growth. Most people water for 6 months and walk away. Myself, I've considered quitting this year. Multiple times. Not because of finances - entrepreneurship struggles go deeper. It's the weight of constant decision-making, the isolation of being responsible for everything, the mental toll of uncertainty, the pressure of people depending on your choices. We see success stories without context. Without the 15 years of failures behind that "overnight" win. Without seeing the opportunities and resources others had. Your LinkedIn feed shows "$10K monthly client" posts and "comment X for blueprints." Most creators are struggling behind the scenes too. What actually separates winners from quitters: • Compound effort beats instant gratification • Market rewards persistence, not perfection • "Overnight success" takes 3-7 years of invisible work • Focus on systems, not just outcomes My biggest joy right now? Not just hitting revenue targets. It's watching my team do exceptional work and grow professionally while we build something meaningful together. Remember this: The team building with you - the ones who believe in the vision and go extra miles - they're the most important people in this journey. More important than the entrepreneur. They believe in your vision when numbers don't make sense. They're betting their time on something that exists more in your head than your bank account. Entrepreneurship has incredible rewards - freedom to build meaning, create jobs, solve real problems. But it requires specific wiring: • Comfort with daily uncertainty • Fulfillment from delayed gratification • Energy from others' wins when your account says otherwise Most people thrive with steady paychecks and clear job descriptions. Nothing wrong with that path. But if you're wired for this journey, these barren seasons aren't obstacles - they're prerequisites. Hard times make you forget good times. But good times will come again. There's only one choice: Keep going. So here's my question: Are you quitting this year, or will you be the bamboo tree that breaks through? Your future self is counting on today's decision.

If I've realised one thing as an entrepreneur, it's this: Ambition without sacrifice is just fantasy. Everyone wants more. More growth. More money. More recognition. But wanting alone does not move the needle. The truth is simple. If your desire grows, your sacrifice has to grow with it. If you are not willing to give more, then you need to want less. Most people get stuck because they try to escape this equation. They chase bigger goals while holding on to the same comfort, the same habits, the same level of effort. The gap between what they want and what they are willing to pay for it is where disappointment lives. The people who build lasting things do not fight this reality. They either raise their sacrifice to match their ambition, or they consciously narrow their ambition to match their sacrifice. Everything meaningful — companies, careers, movements — comes from this alignment. Desire on its own is nothing. Sacrifice is the currency that makes it real.

The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About Every panic attack is not the same. Every phase of depression feels different. Yes, the sensation is familiar — the racing heart, the sinking chest — but the reason behind it changes every time. Sometimes it’s: “Why didn’t my product work?” “Why did my core team member leave?” “How do I repair this broken relationship with my family?” “How can someone call me a scammer when all I’m doing is fighting for a mission?” “How do I pay my intern’s stipend when rent itself is overdue?” “Why did the investor reject me again?” “Why didn’t receivables arrive today?” “Why is my company still not registered?” Society tells us: “You’re a founder, it’s okay.” But in the early journey, it never feels okay. Every one of these feels like a giant stone strapped to your back, dragging you down as you climb. I’ve been there. I’ve had nights where even breathing felt like work. I’ve faced days where my mind whispered — “Maybe this is not for you.” But then something shifted in me. In the middle of one of those breakdowns, I asked myself: “What is my real job as a founder?” And the answer hit me — My job is to absorb uncertainty. To mitigate risk. To carry the weight of doubt so that my customers, my employees, my stakeholders don’t have to. Yes, the price is panic, sleepless nights, and sometimes unbearable loneliness. But the reward? Wealth creation that even three generations won’t be able to erode. Impact that outlives me. And when I remind myself of this, the fog lifts. I focus back on what matters most: the work. Pick up the phone. Call a customer. Send the email. Ship the product. One step forward. Always one step forward. That’s how I’ve learned to climb out of those dark pits. Not with motivation. Not with empty optimism. But by asking myself: 👉 What is the one action right now that reduces risk for my customer, my team, my company? That’s how I survive. That’s how I move. And if you’re a founder reading this, lost in that dark cloud — I want you to know: You are not broken. You are simply absorbing the weight that others can’t. And that is exactly what makes you a founder. Anmol Malik Manas Singh Punit kumar Komal Sibraan Prasnna Shukla Rajendra Bande

Most are unaware of the talent and skills they already have. They work hard to please a boss, secure a paycheck and keep themselves safe. But what if all that effort could be invested in something of your own? I'm not saying quit your job. You can start in your spare time, after work or even on weekends. When you really want to grow and give your family a better future, excuses disappear. Change doesn't require big leaps, just small, consistent steps. Take advantage of what you have, trust what you know and start building something that is truly yours. Your life doesn't have to be limited. #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BetterFuture #NoExcuses.

Lately I’ve been thinking about what really drives an entrepreneurial mindset. Not everyone wants to launch a company. But nearly everyone I meet wants more autonomy, purpose, and freedom in their work. That’s the true spirit of entrepreneurship—not a job title, but a mindset. Here are some of the principles we’ve used at GEM to help people develop that mindset, whether they’re starting something new or simply leading their own lives with more intention: Design your life like a product. Careers are not a destiny—they’re a design challenge. Iterate often. Clarify your mission. Use frameworks like Ikigai to define what you love, what you’re great at, what the world needs, and what pays the bills. Act like a creator, not a reactor. Purpose isn’t found. It’s forged—especially through adversity. Build your network with intention. Your tribe reflects your future. Know who energizes you. Track your energy, not just your goals. How you manage your time, attention, and emotional bandwidth tells the truth about your priorities. Fall in love with adding value. Don’t wait for results. Do great work because it aligns with who you are. Be the architect. Not of a startup—but of your path. Your next step. Your life. Bebuo Christianne Ewa, LMSW, PCC Sherrie Deans Krupa TailorMaxim Shapiro, MBA, MSF, CCIM, PCC Stephanie RafuseJake GessHelene Van ManenJamal PierreLenny Portorreal, MPA, PCCDouglas F. WilliamsonMichelle J. We don’t teach people to chase hustle. We teach them to build strong foundations—and take bold action from there. What have you found most helpful in shifting from “employee” thinking to “entrepreneurial” thinking? What holds people back from making that shift? Let’s hear it.

The brutal truth about entrepreneurship? It’s not freedom. It’s responsibility multiplied by ten. Everyone thinks you become your own boss… but in reality, you end up reporting to everyone. Clients, team, vendors, even cash flow. There are days you’ll question everything your decisions, your team, your timing. And no one claps when you survive those days. Because the truth is - entrepreneurship isn’t about fancy offices or titles. It’s about holding yourself together when everything is falling apart. Let me tell you what they don’t show you in the success stories: The 3 AM panic attacks when payroll is due and a client payment is delayed. The smile you put on in meetings while your personal bank account hits zero. The Festivities & Some Celebrations you miss. The friendships that fade. The hobbies you “temporarily” pause — except temporary becomes years. You’ll make decisions that keep you up at night. Hire people you believe in, then watch them leave. Launch products you poured your soul into, only to hear crickets. And the loneliest part? You can’t always share the weight. Your team looks to you for confidence. Your family wants reassurance. Your investors expect results. So you carry it all, alone, pretending you have it figured out. But here’s what I’ve learned after years in this game: Those brutal days? They’re not obstacles — they’re the actual job. The entrepreneur who succeeds isn’t the smartest or the most funded. It’s the one who shows up on Day 487 when nothing is working, when every metric is red, when quitting would be easier and chooses to keep going anyway. Because entrepreneurship isn’t a sprint to freedom. It’s a daily choice to stay in the arena when you’re bruised, tired, and unsure. And if you don’t quit on those days those days will forge you into someone unbreakable. Someone who doesn’t just survive challenges, but expects them. Someone who doesn’t need external validation because you’ve validated yourself through fire. That’s the real reward. Not the exit. Not the accolades. But becoming the person who can handle anything. So if you’re in the thick of it right now questioning if it’s worth it, wondering if you’re cut out for this let me tell you: The fact that you’re still here, still fighting, still trying? That’s already proof you are. What’s one hard truth about entrepreneurship you wish someone had told you earlier? 👇 Lokesh Kanwar #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTruth #Resilience #Leadership #FounderJourney #EntrepreneurMindset #orangestar

★ Too many entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they spend more time in their head than in the real world. If you’re waiting for the perfect plan before you move, you’re not building a business—you’re building an expensive daydream. I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to overthink every move. And I also know this: the faster you act, the faster you learn, and the faster you grow. Here are 7 simple shifts that helped me (and countless others) stop overthinking and start moving forward with confidence: 1. You are not your decisions A bad outcome doesn’t make you bad. It just means that decision led somewhere different. Successful people don’t obsess over being “right.” They decide, then they make it right. 2. The future is yours to write The future only exists in your imagination. Don’t let one bad experience from yesterday hold tomorrow hostage. Every day is a new chance to tell a better story. 3. You are the certainty Life will always be uncertain. But you? You can be your own anchor. Entrepreneurs win because they believe first—and then make that belief real. 4. Ask: “Can this be reversed?” Spoiler: almost everything can. You can change your niche, your price, even your entire business model. Don’t waste months deciding—make the move, then adjust. 5. Feed the right voice We all have 2 voices inside us: The Whiner: “What if it doesn’t work? Stay safe.” The Winner: “I’ll make it work. I’ve done it before, I can do it again.” Whichever one you listen to becomes stronger. 6. Change “What if” to “Even if” “What if this fails?” keeps you stuck. “Even if this fails, I’ll learn and come back stronger” keeps you moving. 7. Value time over money You can always make more money. You can never make more time. Waiting until you feel “ready” is the fastest way to stay stuck. Investing in yourself buys speed—and speed is what builds momentum. ★ Final thought: Overthinking feels safe, but it’s just another way of standing still. Here’s the truth: ➞ You’ll be okay, no matter what. ➞ Most decisions can be undone. ➞ Every outcome is feedback, not failure. Stop waiting for perfect. Make the call. Take the step. You’ll figure out the rest along the way. #business #overthinking #success