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Marie
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Florida City, Florida
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How do you stay motivated while running a business as a teenage entrprenuer? #business #entrepreneur #management?
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I love swimming and reading novels
I love to own my own businesses and be able to manage them well
I love accounts. Maths to be precise
I love to be a woman with her own business
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Michaela Fisher
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Tampa, Florida
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Kudos to you for chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! My advice to maintain your drive is to always keep your "why" in mind. What was the spark that led you to this path? What fuels your passion? Focusing on your initial motivations can be a powerful tool to keep you moving forward. I also believe in the power of celebrating achievements, no matter how small they may seem. It could be as easy as recognizing a small victory and taking time each month to reflect on the accomplishments that make you proud!
Debbie Fasenmyer
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Congratulations on wanting to become a teenage entrepreneur and business owner, that is amazing. It seems like you are passionate about many things which is awesome. As far as staying motivated there's a variety of things you can do to stay inspired.
I would suggest listening to inspirational podcasts. Search for ones about the topics you are passionate about.
I would suggest reading or listening to motivational books, especially around the topics that interest you.
I would search for videos online that will help you in your creative endeavors. Learn from other people, especially teenagers that are already doing what you'd like to do.
I would applaud, reward and celebrate yourself every time you complete a task or goal that is moving you in the direction of your dreams.
I would suggest finding a friend or family member that will cheer you on throughout your journey.
I would suggest keeping a journal or writing a blog to document your progress and show you how far you've come.
I would see if the Small Business Administration has free online courses for young entrepreneurs.
I would see if there is anywhere you can intern over the summer that could teach you the skills to help you move forward in the direction of your specific dreams.
Listening to creativity boosting music can help to spark ideas and keep you feeling motivated and uplifted.
Staying hydrated is important, getting good sleep and eating nutritious foods will help to keep your body and mind strong.
Consider finding a free online group for young enterepreneurs or start one yourself and invite other like minded students to join us. There you can share ideas, give one another feedback and cheer each other on.
Make a digital or paper vision board to keep your goals in front of you. Seeing what you want in life will help you to stay motivated and inspired. Pinterest is a great way to get started digitally, or you could make a vision board on paper by cutting out or printing out images around your big dreams.
Reading possitive affirmations is a great way to remind yourself why you're doing this. They can keep you inspired, reminding you of your bigger vision, goals and dreams!
Best of luck in creative endeavors. I believe in you!
Look up some famous quotes by people who inspire you.
My favorite one is- If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It! -Walt Disney
I would suggest listening to inspirational podcasts. Search for ones about the topics you are passionate about.
I would suggest reading or listening to motivational books, especially around the topics that interest you.
I would search for videos online that will help you in your creative endeavors. Learn from other people, especially teenagers that are already doing what you'd like to do.
I would applaud, reward and celebrate yourself every time you complete a task or goal that is moving you in the direction of your dreams.
I would suggest finding a friend or family member that will cheer you on throughout your journey.
I would suggest keeping a journal or writing a blog to document your progress and show you how far you've come.
I would see if the Small Business Administration has free online courses for young entrepreneurs.
I would see if there is anywhere you can intern over the summer that could teach you the skills to help you move forward in the direction of your specific dreams.
Listening to creativity boosting music can help to spark ideas and keep you feeling motivated and uplifted.
Staying hydrated is important, getting good sleep and eating nutritious foods will help to keep your body and mind strong.
Consider finding a free online group for young enterepreneurs or start one yourself and invite other like minded students to join us. There you can share ideas, give one another feedback and cheer each other on.
Make a digital or paper vision board to keep your goals in front of you. Seeing what you want in life will help you to stay motivated and inspired. Pinterest is a great way to get started digitally, or you could make a vision board on paper by cutting out or printing out images around your big dreams.
Reading possitive affirmations is a great way to remind yourself why you're doing this. They can keep you inspired, reminding you of your bigger vision, goals and dreams!
Best of luck in creative endeavors. I believe in you!
Look up some famous quotes by people who inspire you.
My favorite one is- If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It! -Walt Disney
Nikolaos Zormpas
Global Manager – Digital Services Offerings / Technology, Software & Services Offerings Marketing
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Athens, Greece
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Nikolaos’s Answer
Hi Marie!
I agree with Debbie and Michaela and I think that in order to stay motivated you should align your passions with your business goals. For example since you love swimming and reading novels, consider how these hobbies can integrate into your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, connecting with mentors, peers or online communities who understand your unique challenges can always offer advice and encouragement or help you into breaking down your larger aspirations into smaller tasks, that can make this journey feel more rewarding and manageable. Maintaining a healthy work-school-life balance is also crucial and don't forget to stay curious and keep learning! New knowledge will empower you and help sustain your enthusiasm for your current and future business ventures.
Best regards,
Nikolas
I agree with Debbie and Michaela and I think that in order to stay motivated you should align your passions with your business goals. For example since you love swimming and reading novels, consider how these hobbies can integrate into your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, connecting with mentors, peers or online communities who understand your unique challenges can always offer advice and encouragement or help you into breaking down your larger aspirations into smaller tasks, that can make this journey feel more rewarding and manageable. Maintaining a healthy work-school-life balance is also crucial and don't forget to stay curious and keep learning! New knowledge will empower you and help sustain your enthusiasm for your current and future business ventures.
Best regards,
Nikolas