Entrepreneurship

You're working 9-5 to survive, you're working 5-9 to thrive."
  Today I'd like to talk about entrepreneurship, and I would
like to go over 2 things - why entrepreneurship and what it takes
to become a successful entrepreneur.   I still remember when I
came to this country in 2009, the major I chose was Business and
Entrepreneurship because it was always my dream to become an
entrepreneur and have my own business. I guess it's because of my
mom's influence, she always had an entrepreneur mindset.  
When I graduated, I had to choose - do I go look for a 9-5 job or
do I start my journey to become an entrepreneur?   I still
remember when a friend asked me, "Angeline, you have a nice family
and an MBA. Why don't you just look for a job?" At the time, I
didn't feel like it's something that aligned with me. Working a 9-5
job, sitting in a box, that's the kind of life that I pictured. So,
I made a decision to become my own boss and to become an
entrepreneur.   The past 11 years were not easy. I didn't know
where to start, I didn't have a mentor, and I didn't have a lot of
money to start with. I went through a lot of trials and errors, I
tried so many things - direct selling, online marketing, real
estate, and now I finally found something that I am passionate
about, which is financial services in the Investments Industry.
  But why am I a big advocate of entrepreneurship?   I
want you to think about this - if you have a job, you have to be
very grateful. It is a blessing that you still have a steady job
that can pay the bills and support your family. However, I
encourage you not to get too comfortable with that job. When you
work for that company in the next 20, 30, or 40 years, what do you
get? What are you building? Nothing. You're just working for the
paycheck. When the company decides to let you go because there are
new people coming, your paycheck and your benefits will stop and
disappear immediately.   So I encourage you to not get too
comfortable with the job you have. The journey to entrepreneurship
is not easy, there will not be immediate income, you will need to
develop a certain mindset and a certain skill set. Do something on
the side for yourself. I do not believe in jumping ship. You can,
but it takes a lot of stress and struggle. Some people just quit
their jobs and begin entrepreneurship and that can be very
stressful. But when it comes to building a business, you should
enjoy it.   Now, while you have a steady income, look for a
vehicle to start your journey to entrepreneurship because you're
working very hard at your job to make your boss' dream happen, not
yours. Start working hard for yourself and not for somebody else's.
  PROFIT IS BETTER THAN WAGES.   A lot of people go after
jobs because of the certainty of the paycheck. But that's not how
entrepreneurship is. You may experience unstable income, especially
in the beginning, and that's why I encourage you to do this on the
side. But here's the thing - when you build your business and it
develops, you will have this system that will generate income, you
will have more options in the future.   So why
entrepreneurship?   When I look back at my journey to
entrepreneurship and compare the person I was 11 years ago and the
person I am today, they're completely different. The person that I
have grown into, the skills that I have developed, and being able
to live closer to my potential every day - these are things that
your 9-5 job will not give you.   When you're an employee, you
won't need to develop many skills. When you become an entrepreneur,
your own boss, you will be required to develop many skills to make
your business thrive. What does it take to become an entrepreneur?
  You must have the desire. When you're comfortable where you
are, you will not have the drive to become better. You must want to
become better and grow from what you're faced with.   You must
have the commitment. It's easy to say you want to make it happen,