Start before you're ready : the young entrepreneur's guide to extraordinary success in work and life / Mick Spencer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spencer, Mick, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Success in business.

Entrepreneurship.

New business enterprises--Management.

New business enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Milton, Qld : John Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd., 2019.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with a counterintuitive approach to starting your own venture or taking your career to the next level Start Before You’re Ready offers entrepreneurs an inspiring new roadmap to success — one that runs against nearly everything you’ve ever been taught about business. Author Mick Spencer is living proof that success doesn’t always rest down the traditional path of formal education and deep pockets. At the age of 22, with nothing to his name, he founded ONTHEGO Custom Apparel (www.otgcustom.com), a customised apparel and uniform company. Since then he has built a worldwide network of movers and shakers and raised millions in venture capital. His company is now a multi-million-dollar player on the international stage, disrupting the slow-moving industry with a modern blend of technological disruptions and social responsibility. In this book, he presents a solid case that analysis paralysis and endless ‘preparation’ won’t get you anywhere — you have to take that leap and do what you really want to do. Indeed, start before you’re ready. Spencer challenges you to get outside your comfort zone and, although intimidating, his approach forces you to learn ‘on the go’ and focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t. Engrossing personal anecdotes coach you through the frustrations and challenges, while vital tools and clear strategies give you a concrete plan for making every day count, many of which have been taught to Mick by billionaires, global CEO’s and highly sought after founders. Chart your own path to success — even without a university degree or financial assets Focus on what you can do right now to achieve your goals Master self-reliance, overcome adversity and discover your true purpose Learn positive habits and build confidence to overcome challenges Starting your own venture or pushing the boundaries in your career is always a leap of faith. It’s saying ‘yes’ before figuring out how to deliver. It’s moments of self-doubt followed by fiery adventurousness and courageous optimism. You are at once inspired, vulnerable, motivated and proud — and you are capable of extraordinary things. Start Before You’re Ready equips you with the inspiration and practical advice you need to succeed in today’s entrepreneurial environment.

Contents:

Intro

Start Before You're Ready

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: MY STORY

Chapter 1 Conquering challenges from an early age

Life outside of my comfort zone

From one passion to another

My moment of truth

Moving on from school

Every day matters

Chapter 2 Making dreams come true

Ten T-shirts and 400 jerseys

Shark Tank: why I passed it up

You only live once

Part II: DESIGN YOUR LIFE FOR SUCCESS

Chapter 3 Shaping your future

What legacy will you leave?

Find your purpose

Love what you do

Believe in yourself

Trust that the dots will connect

Chapter 4 The 4 Ps philosophy

Purpose

People

Planet

Profit

The perfect balance

Chapter 5 Making every moment count

Actively learn

Make your habits support your future

The birthday call

Sleep

Time competes with time

Daily break-even analysis

Coffee currency

Add a touch of healthy pressure

Chapter 6 Be bold about your personal vision

Self-promote

Be coachable

Believe passionately

Change it up

Learn to network

Back it up

Ignore the naysayers

The tall poppy syndrome

Self-promotion never ends

Promote, but be wise on social media

Social media do's and don'ts

Chapter 7 Hard-hitting truths

The smarts you need (and they're not what you think)

Be informed

Be selective

Be open

Be determined

Be committed

Never stop learning

Fake it

Build your parachute

Hard conversations

You're not in sales? Think again.

Learn to negotiate

Get a person from 'no' to 'maybe', and 'maybe' to 'yes'

Believe the sale is true before it is

Rejection

Fear and self-doubt

How to manage fear and self-doubt

The imposter syndrome

Give less fucks

Chapter 8 Give life your all

Get shit done

The Daily Rocks planner.

The Now/Future/How/What planner

The outsourcing guide

Get and stay connected

Chapter 9 The power of less

Sacrifice

Money money money

There's nothing wrong with being a tight-arse

Friend currency

Debt: the good and the bad

What is good debt?

What is bad debt?

Investing

Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How do you get there ... and what do you need?

Chapter 10 Shoot for the stars, get mentored and make it happen

The road to the dream

Be transparent

Get mentored

What a mentor looks like

How to reach out

Have someone to answer to

Chapter 11 Street smarts

Think fast on your feet

Understanding human nature

Be loyal

Be cool. Be calm. Be focused.

Put yourself first - it's not a bad thing

Begging, borrowing and stealing

Begging

Borrowing

Stealing

Chapter 12 What it takes

Digging deep

Go the extra mile

Other people's rules

Get it done

A partner in crime

Here's to your success

What's next: Going global

Index

Advert

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780730366270

0730366278

9780730366201

0730366200

OCLC:

1061125666