Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations

Being an entrepreneur is different to what most people do for work and it allows you to break from the norm and do what you love every single day, sometimes it may not even feel like work. Join Neil as he discusses the trials and tribulations faced by many entrepreneurs when it comes to the work/life balance and what it really means. Neil discusses the responsibilities of a business owner, the strains it can take on relationships and how to accept the change and transcend social expectations.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Being an entrepreneur is fundamentally different to what most people do and how most people are. Entrepreneurs are a breed apart and there will be problems when their worldview and your entrepreneurial worldview collide. Being an entrepreneur means that because it’s your business and you are responsible for your own success or failure, it’s inevitable that at some time you will have to put your commitment to your students and your business ahead of social activity. You can’t be everywhere and do everything, so there will be choices to be made and some of the people around you are not going to like your choices. Many people around you won’t understand that you enjoy your job, because it’s so far away from how life is for them. For them, work is an unpleasant inconvenience that interferes with their social life, whilst for you, it’s a fascinating mission, an intrinsically fun thing to do. In some circumstances, this can cost you a relationship but you have to do it because your business and your living shouldn’t take second place to just about anything else. Be discerning and selective about what you say “yes” to; make “no” your default answer to non-priority social happenings and anything which pulls you away from your vision, your business and your values. Accept the change and transcend social expectations. Remember that ‘Eagles fly alone’. It is important to have your own life and honour your own values.   BEST MOMENTS “what’s the point of doing less of what you love in order to do something you like less?” “ Work hard in your business and love every minute of it” “This is the toughest part of being in business for yourself, but it gets easier over time.” “When this happens, your identity has shifted – you’re not the same person you used to be.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Listen to The Tutor Podcast on the Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372)! Build Your Online Course Week 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724 Course Planning Week 2: Who Am I?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724 Who are They? (Know Your Punters): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-are-they-know-your-punters/id1369191372?i=1000478984529 Read the Weird Things Guitarists Do book by Neil Cowmeadow, which is available now on Amazon. Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Things-Guitarists-Do-Misconceptions/dp/1519026579/ Contact Neil via this website - com! ABOUT THE HOST Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT METHOD [email protected]