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How To Be An Entrepreneur While Still In College

February 28, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

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As an entrepreneur on the college schedule, I often get questions about how I manage my time. How do I go to classes, do homework, run, and run a business while keeping everything together.

I’m going to be very honest. You need to make sacrifices, but not as many as you think. You will need to cut back on TV and other activities. No matter how good the business school is, you’ll need to self-educate yourself how to become a successful entrepreneur.

You’ll need to read more books, listen to more audiobooks and podcast episodes, and if you watch videos, they need to be educational.

Yes, it’s a big change, but you don’t need to sacrifice your social life. I play pool for several hours each week. I run which serves as fitness and interacting with my teammates. I don’t head over to the library and only emerge when there’s five minutes until the next class.

In fact, I never go to the library (Note: if you dorm, go to the library. Instead of the library, I go home after my classes and commit hours of that time towards my work. If you dorm, you don’t have that option).

 

The Weekend Is Your Treasure

Some college students party every weekend. A day spent partying is two days wasted. One day for the party and the other day for the recovery.

The college entrepreneurs who take their work seriously don’t have time for that. Weekends present hours of uninterrupted time for work. Sure, there may be some homework in between, but the weekends are your time.

Since you’ll have to do it when you graduate, you might as well use this time now to move your business forward. If you’re reading this and are still in college, don’t wait until you get out. About half of the people who remark on my productivity also wish they were doing the same things when they were my age.

 

Team Up For Classes

If you skip all of your classes to pursue entrepreneurship, you might as well drop out. College is very expensive, and you either choose one or do both.

To make the workload easier, quickly make a new friend in each class you’re in. Ideally, get friendly with people who are in multiple classes.

 

 

That way, when you need help with the homework or want to know if there was homework, you can ask someone who will help you. When the test comes, you have a study partner.

Two heads are better than one, and it will cut down the workload for you and your friend. If you know no one in the class, get friendly with at least one person. That person may know other people in the class.

 

Have The Long-Term Vision

This is the big dream that keeps you up at night. When you finally nod off, you’re dreaming about this big dream.

Some people set long-term vision goals of becoming a millionaire, being a bestselling author, and impacting many people in a big way. What are your goals for five years, 10 years, and beyond?

Get specific. Don’t say you want to be a millionaire. Say that you want $1,145,284.53 in your savings account in five years. The more specific, the better.

 

Set Micro Visions Along The Way

Long-term visions aren’t guarantees. They don’t magically happen a few years out of college. Micro visions get you clear on the work you need to do first.

Micro visions allow you to lay out what you need to do this week and month to achieve your annual objectives. Just like anyone else, I set New Year’s resolutions. I get most of them accomplished because I set micro visions that I use as stepping stones towards my resolutions.

If I want to get 150,000 Twitter followers in one year, then in the first month, I want to gain at least 15,000 followers. I know at that rate, I’ll surpass my goal. I’d rather start ahead than behind because that gives me a better chance of finishing ahead.

Micro visions get you clear on the actions you can take now on your way towards long-term goals. All that’s left at this point is to do the work.

 

Self-Educate

I briefly mentioned it before, but I need to mention it again. You don’t need to read 10-30 books every month like I do. However, you need to self-educate yourself whether it be through written content, audio, or videos.

One power tip for reading books is that once you’ve read enough books, you need to choose five books that you’ll read every day. You won’t read these books from cover to cover. Rather, you’ll read different sections of each book even if you just read 2-3 pages in each book.

Daily immersion in the books that had the biggest impact on you will keep you in the right frame of mind. I read five books for two minutes each to start my morning. It’s a great way to kickstart my mindset.

 

A Few Other Things

Some people need straight As. While I intentionally aim higher because that will boost my GPA, I just need straight Bs to maintain my desired 3.00 GPA. I typically end up with a 3.20–3.30 GPA every semester. You should aim for a respectable GPA, but you don’t need a 4.0 especially when you’re putting in the extra work as an entrepreneur.

Find creative ways to make ordinary time productive. Daymond John meets with people when he eats. While driving, you can create a podcast episode or listen to an audiobook. Think of how you can turn any moment into productive time.

Don’t let your battery drop to zero. If you feel like you’re running on fumes, you won’t be running for long. No, Red Bull is not the answer. Don’t trick yourself or your body.

 

In Conclusion

Chances are if you made it to the end, you either want to be a college entrepreneur or tell a college student about this. Maybe you’re a professor who wants to share these teachings with your students.

This is my basic ideology for being a college entrepreneur. It’s how I get my homework and business work done.

What were your thoughts on my approach to being a college entrepreneur? Do you have any tips for college students who want to pursue the entrepreneurial bug? Do you have a question for me? Sound off in the comments section below.

Filed Under: Entrepreneur

E103: Fearvana Lets You Turn Fears Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness With Akshay Nanavati

February 27, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

Akshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran, speaker, author, adventurer, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others turn their fear into their greatest ally so they can accomplish their biggest goals and dreams. He is also the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness which received much praise including from the Dalai Lama who said the book inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our fears.  

 

Quotes To Remember:

“Everything worthwhile was a result of stress, fear and anxiety.”

“It’s the demonization of the emotions that cause us more problems, not the emotions themselves.”

“Having a strong enough why is essential.”

“You need fear to grow. You need risk to advance, to evolve into something new. And with risk comes fear.”

“Be with the fear. Be present to it. Acknowledge it. Accept that it’s there.”

“The greatest things in life are challenging.”

“Progress is not the elimination of new problems, it’s the creation of new problems.”

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to get out of problematic situations
  • Learn how to use fear, stress, and anxiety to your advantage
  • Applying fearvana to achieve your goals
  • How to find bliss as you utilize the fearvana concept
  • Jumping over barriers to achieving your goals
  • How to not let instant gratification derail you from your bigger goals

 

Key Links From The Show:

Akshay’s Site

Todoist

 

Recommended Books:

Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Akshay Nanavati

Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Zero to One by Peter Thiel

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson

The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal

 

Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon

Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience.

I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success.

You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

E103: Fearvana Lets You Turn Fears Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness With Akshay Nanavati

February 27, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

Akshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran, speaker, author, adventurer, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others turn their fear into their greatest ally so they can accomplish their biggest goals and dreams. He is also the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness which received much praise including from the Dalai Lama who said the book inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our fears.  

 

Quotes To Remember:

“Everything worthwhile was a result of stress, fear and anxiety.”

“It’s the demonization of the emotions that cause us more problems, not the emotions themselves.”

“Having a strong enough why is essential.”

“You need fear to grow. You need risk to advance, to evolve into something new. And with risk comes fear.”

“Be with the fear. Be present to it. Acknowledge it. Accept that it’s there.”

“The greatest things in life are challenging.”

“Progress is not the elimination of new problems, it’s the creation of new problems.”

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to get out of problematic situations
  • Learn how to use fear, stress, and anxiety to your advantage
  • Applying fearvana to achieve your goals
  • How to find bliss as you utilize the fearvana concept
  • Jumping over barriers to achieving your goals
  • How to not let instant gratification derail you from your bigger goals

 

Key Links From The Show:

Akshay’s Site

Todoist

 

Recommended Books:

Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Akshay Nanavati

Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Zero to One by Peter Thiel

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson

The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal

 

Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon

Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience.

I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success.

You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

Filed Under: Breakthrough Success

E102: The Healthy & Wealthy Lifestyle Is Possible For You With Nicholas Bayerle

February 26, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

After seeing how fitness deeply impacted his income, marriage, and outlook on the power of each of our lives, Nicholas Bayerle founded the Billion Dollar Body to push other people’s bodies and minds to the limits. Through the cornerstone of fitness and health, everyone in the Billion Dollar Body community is dedicated to serving their own desires and goals, as they commit to looking and feeling like a billion bucks.

 

Quotes To Remember:

“Always be around a good community.”

“You only get one body.”

“Where there is no monetary investment, there is no human appreciation.”

“If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.”

“The first step of success is assuming responsibility and accepting reality.”

“Success is never an accident. It’s always an inside job.”

“Information plus application is where the transformation happens.”

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Prevent regaining lost weight
  • How to expand your business without sacrificing your health
  • Tips on getting enough sleep
  • Tips on achieving your dreams
  • Finding a community and mentors that can help up your game
  • How to avoid self-sabotage

 

Key Links From The Show:

Nick’s Site

BDB Live

Free Cheat Sheet

Organifi

Probiotics

 

Recommended Books:

The Holy Bible

Dreaming of Babylon by Richard Brautigan

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

 

Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon

Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience.

I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success.

You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

E100: Podcasting Is The Greatest Opportunity For Growing Your Audience With Dan Franks

February 25, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

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Quotes To Remember:

“That last push is what made it a success.”

“It’s not wrong to let people know what is going on.”

“Ending a podcast is not the end of the world.”

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to be a solution to a problem
  • Ways to get more podcast listeners
  • Utilizing Reddit and Facebook for your podcast
  • Learn how to increase your revenue
  • Lone hosting vs. Co-hosting a podcast

 

Key Links From The Show:

Dan’s Site

Entrepreneur Showdown with Dan Franks and Joe Cassandra

Reddit

Patreon

 

Recommended Books:

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson

Productivity Planner by Intelligent Change

Filed Under: Breakthrough Success

E101: Optimizing, Automating, and Outsourcing Everything In Your Life And Business With Nicholas Sonnenberg

February 23, 2018 by Marc Guberti Leave a Comment

Nicholas Sonnenberg is the co-founder of Leverage. His solution is to optimize, automate, and outsource everything in your life and business. He is serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating companies that disrupt the way people live. His personal mission is to help busy entrepreneurs and executives optimize their lives in a meaningful way and help them go from idea to execution in as few steps as possible. He also co-authored the book Idea To Execution.

 

Quotes To Remember:

“Outsourcing is just one way of getting something out of your plate.”

“I try to automate as much as possible.”

“When I say automation, it doesn’t mean that the whole process needs to be automated. Even if you can automate one step, that is still huge.”

“Fixing an error can take ten times longer than just doing it right the first time.”

“Get to the core of the problem and try to solve the core of the problem.”

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Tips on finding the right employees for you
  • How to get more out of your talented employees
  • Know which tasks you should not delegate
  • Know things you should automate

Key Links From The Show:

Nick’s Site

Slack

Zoom

Trello

Zapier

Evernote

Inbox by Gmail

Process Street

 

Recommended Books:

Idea to Execution by Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

Wait by by Frank Partnoy

 

Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon

Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience.

I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success.

You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

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