Sometimes it can be tough: endless hours in front of the computer, trawling through things you ought to be getting done. Productivity comes in fits and starts, and as the pressure builds, your hopes of it all coming to fruition gently ebb away with the wee hours of the morning.
If this is only too familiar to you, then you’re not alone.
This is the reality experienced by most would-be entrepreneurs, particularly in the early days.
And it’s not because you don’t have excellent or workable ideas. It’s not because you’re not smart enough or good enough in some magical entrepreneurial way.
The truth is – it’s often just a matter of understanding what your value is, and then creating an effective vehicle of value conversion.
Let me explain.
Each person has a unique value to share. This isn’t some strange talent that is written on a blackboard in the sky that you have to spend your journey discovering. This value can be something as simple as: being able to spot talent, or being able to coach people through problems, or being able to bring teams together, or being having a stream of ideas.
The problem is, we’re not taught to really recognise where are true talents lie. We’re programmed from a young age to find a role in someone else’s plan and add value, rather than work from what we’re naturally adept at, and build our vocation around that. This is changing though…. but as a world community, we still have some way to go.
Ok, So What About the Vehicle Part?
Well, assuming you know where your value lies – your natural talent – the next thing you need to do is find a vehicle to convert that raw value into cash. For most entrepreneurs this vehicle is their business. For those in jobs that light them up and rock their world, their vehicle is their job. For folks who love helping other transform and are therapists or coaches or teachers – this is their profession.
The trick to being able to make lots of cash easily comes from:
- Knowing what your value is
- Understanding how to turn it into cash
So now, it’s your turn.
Two things to do right now.
Thing 1
For yourself, right now, jot down what you think your value is. What is it that you’re naturally good at? What lights you up and gives you energy?
Thing 2
Now write down three ways you could turn this into cash. If you’re already doing what you love, stretch yourself to think beyond what you’re already doing, and see if there aren’t even more ways you could better monetise what comes naturally to you.
You’ll be surprised at what you come up with.
If you’re feeling stuck, leave a comment and let me know what you’ve got so far.
If you’ve thought of three things, leave a comment and share your insights.
I’m here to help you nail this! I read every message 🙂
To your inevitable success,
Laura Leigh Clarke
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You’re always good for a helpful exercise, Laura. Good stuff 🙂
Thanks Gary 😉
I feel I am good at getting people-even strangers-to open up. People seem to feel comfortable around me which is probably due to my self-deprication. I also love to write articles for different websites. Don’t see how to connect them. I don’t want to go back to school to be a social worker or psychologist etc. Help Laura!
Hi Nichole – ok great. I’d need some more information to be able to make some suggestions. Wanna fill out a snapshot survey to give me an overview so I can help? https://www.wireyourselfforwealth.com/snapshot
warm wishes
Laura 🙂
Hi Laura,
I love to learn about ANYTHING, esp. people. I love meeting new people and I’m always ready to listen and help people overcome obstacles and solve problems. (This can end up being a “fixing” habit!) I’m a great communicator, both verbally and written and good at leading a group, or facilitating during an event. I have a lot of knowledge about marketing and how to run a business. I started in the direction of becoming a Business Coach, but it never took off, even though I went after it enthusiastically. I tried to imitate the coach I was using and it just didn’t feel like I was really “being me.” I think that’s where my limiting beliefs drew the line, so I tripped and fell before even starting the race! I still think I’d be a great business coach and that I have lots of experiences that other frustrated “would be” entrepreneurs relate to. I also have the “how to” skills, and several personal “e-books” and other marketing materials ready to go. I left it all behind because I didn’t feel authentic. I think the real problem was that I identified more with my “limited” identity than with the possibility of what I could be if I dropped all my baggage. My other dream is to get back to making my art and selling it fearlessly while helping other “would be” artists to do the same.
Betsy