Episode 241: What I Wish I Knew When Starting My Business Part 2

Sep 12

Karolina used to think the most successful people in life started out with confidence.

But here’s the raw truth: a lot of us DON’T start with confidence.

What you really need is the courage to take that first leap. Courage is a choice. Investing in your dream might feel hard, but confidence will follow as you practice and commit.

This is the second installment of a two-part episode about what Karolina wishes she knew when she started her business. (Make sure you listen to Part 1 if you haven’t already!)

Karolina talks about the choice to be courageous, why she invested $24,000 in a mastermind, the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and how to get out of an employee mindset.

People whose businesses take off aren’t necessarily smarter. They’re just brave enough to take action faster. Consequently, they fail faster and reach success faster, too.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

The #1 expense associated with an online business – and why it’s the most worthwhile investment

Employee mindsets vs. entrepreneurial mindsets (and the benefits of having skin in the game vs. hanging out in your comfort zone for too long)
Karolina’s favorite practical tips for embracing fear and how to bounce back after setbacks

The staggering statistic about millionaires, and the percentage of them who are entrepreneurs!

The traits that ALL successful people share and the speed with which they make decisions

REFLECTION QUESTION

Reflect on your own investing habits. Where can you make more intentional investments in your personal and professional growth?

“Being willing to do things that scare you is equivalent to how much success you'll have in your life.” -Karolina Rzadkowolska

“When you do the courageous thing, it actually makes you the person who goes out and does the thing that makes you successful. Yes, there's always risk involved in life, but the biggest risk is sitting back in your comfort zone and not doing it. The biggest risk is not launching the company that's meant to make you a million dollars in your lifetime or more.” -Karolina Rzadkowolska

“Really what you're doing is declaring to the universe: I'm going all in on my business. I'm investing in me. I believe in me. I believe in this vision. And it's that passion that leads you forward. Plus, when you actually have skin in the game, when you're actually investing in yourself, you stop being wishy-washy. You stop hemming and hawing and always being in this paralysis of what to do next.” -Karolina Rzadkowolska

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