How To Quit Your Job and Live Like an Entrepreneur

The year 2020 has been deemed by some as the year of the visionary. We don’t know about you but this statement hit us hard! We started thinking about what we really want out of life, how we want to live. Anyone hearing that statement would start to think of those things, right? It’s only natural. It points us to the question, “what are you doing with your life?”

For some people, the "want" may be getting a big promotion, and for others, it may mean leaving their day job to do what they love. Well, this one’s for the worker bee who wants to become the head of the hive! We're going to show you the beginning steps of how to quit your day job and start doing what you love. 

Becoming your own boss does come with its own set of rules. And these are definitely rules to live by. The first thing you need to know is that it’s not easy but it's definitely worth it. Being an entrepreneur is rewarding and pushes you to become a better person. Trust us, when you think your back is against the wall and you have to think your way outside of the box to make money, it makes you a stronger person.

Research

First, you need to figure out your goal(s) and put together a plan. And with this comes a lot of research. If there is one thing you have always wanted to do, take time to research the topic and industry. Learn the business and study the major players (and their moves) in the business so that there are no surprises later. Once you know everything you need to know, you’ll no longer be taking a risk. You’ll be taking a calculated risk. 

Your goal should include how much money you need to survive and the profit you would like to earn, save, and reinvest into your business. These are the basics of survival and longevity. Whatever product or idea you choose to fund this vision is up to you. But we do have a word of caution for you: make sure your idea is viable and has been market-tested, meaning that people have responded positively to the idea. 

Plan

Now, your action plan structure should be simple and easy to follow. An easy plan anyone can follow is working from a list. You create the goal and list all of the steps you need to take in order to get to the goal. It’s simple and effective. While you’re figuring all of this out, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Learning from other people is the best shortcut to building something successful. When the goal and the action plan are in place everything else will follow!

These are the two most important steps to creating a life for yourself as an entrepreneur. But there are a few more you need to follow in order to get things moving in the right direction.

Your schedule for the 10-day countdown:

1. Come up with a viable goal.
2. Do your research (this includes market research). 
3. Write and follow an action plan.
4. Reach out for help if you need it.
5. Create a focus group among your friends.
6. Test out the idea.
7. Work on the idea during your free time.
8. Create a social media profile, build a reputation, and start creating a buzz.
9. Collaborate with like-minded people if needed or desired.
10. Continue following the steps of the action plan and start building!

We're sure you've realized that there is no shortcut to "living like a boss." But following these steps over ten days will put you on the path to say goodbye to your day job and live the life you’ve always wanted!