Comments on: How to Become a Better Entrepreneur in the Next 30 Minutes http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/ Quick Sprout is a digital marketing and business blog based on the experiences of an entrepreneur, Neil Patel. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kermit Dewick http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-92562 Kermit Dewick Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:48:06 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-92562 I simply want to say I am very new to blogging and site-building and certainly loved you're blog site. Very likely I’m going to bookmark your site . You surely come with terrific articles and reviews. Appreciate it for revealing your blog. I simply want to say I am very new to blogging and site-building and certainly loved you’re blog site. Very likely I’m going to bookmark your site . You surely come with terrific articles and reviews. Appreciate it for revealing your blog.

]]> By: deri ceket http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-91216 deri ceket Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:54:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-91216 Yeah, that’s a good idea! This article and comments should be printed ’cause I’ve found lots of great advice from so many positive thinker here and I should read it over and over again anytime and anywhere. Thanks for the post Neil, it helps me a lot! Yeah, that’s a good idea! This article and comments should be printed ’cause I’ve found lots of great advice from so many positive thinker here and I should read it over and over again anytime and anywhere. Thanks for the post Neil, it helps me a lot!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-90737 Neil Patel Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:34:14 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-90737 Definitely, hope it help you out. Definitely, hope it help you out.

]]> By: wobenzym http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-90708 wobenzym Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:24:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-90708 It seems everyone could be good entrepreneur after reading these tips It seems everyone could be good entrepreneur after reading these tips

]]> By: 100 Ways to be a successful Entrepreneur | Mystrious http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-86140 100 Ways to be a successful Entrepreneur | Mystrious Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:51:04 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-86140 [...] http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/ [...] [...] http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/ [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-83639 Neil Patel Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-83639 Definitely, Great points. You have to treat yourself to some fun sometimes to keep your mind and motivation going. Definitely, Great points. You have to treat yourself to some fun sometimes to keep your mind and motivation going.

]]> By: Joel Smith http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-83620 Joel Smith Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:53:07 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-83620 Good article. Have to say "work hard. play hard" is a great bit of advice. Its so easy to overwork yourself and run out of juice. Good article. Have to say “work hard. play hard” is a great bit of advice. Its so easy to overwork yourself and run out of juice.

]]> By: muso http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-75160 muso Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:18:23 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-75160 Entrepreneurs create jobs and we need more of those, so thanks for the tips which line up with what great entrepreneurs did as I found out at - http://www.amazingpeopleclub.com/bioview/amazing-entrepreneurs.html Entrepreneurs create jobs and we need more of those, so thanks for the tips which line up with what great entrepreneurs did as I found out at – http://www.amazingpeopleclub.com/bioview/amazing-entrepreneurs.html

]]> By: muso land http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-75159 muso land Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:17:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-75159 Entrepreneurs create jobs and we need more of those, so thanks for the tips which line up with what great entrepreneurs did as I found out at - http://www.amazingpeopleclub.com/bioview/amazing-entrepreneurs.html Entrepreneurs create jobs and we need more of those, so thanks for the tips which line up with what great entrepreneurs did as I found out at – http://www.amazingpeopleclub.com/bioview/amazing-entrepreneurs.html

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-74897 Neil Patel Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:33:11 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-74897 It is hard but it's something that needs to be done. The more precise you are, the easier it is. It is hard but it’s something that needs to be done. The more precise you are, the easier it is.

]]> By: sell textbooks http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-74690 sell textbooks Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:59:51 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-74690 It is hard to pick an avenue and stick it out with out overloading yourself at times. It is important to set goals and realistic ones at that. You are tight when saying you should copy someone first to get to know what people want then find a way to make it happen. It doesn't have to be next best thing, just something that will turn a decent profit. It is hard to pick an avenue and stick it out with out overloading yourself at times. It is important to set goals and realistic ones at that. You are tight when saying you should copy someone first to get to know what people want then find a way to make it happen. It doesn’t have to be next best thing, just something that will turn a decent profit.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-74351 Neil Patel Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:17:26 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-74351 Yes, it's slow and steady that wins the race, not fast and quick. Yes, it’s slow and steady that wins the race, not fast and quick.

]]> By: Tan yinglan http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-74311 Tan yinglan Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:13:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-74311 Great article and really hits close to home. I love articles like this - good job of producing a nice inspiring post. Probably the best is to know your strengths and partner with others on weakness The role of the venture capitalist is to partner the entrepreneur in the journey. Despite frequent misconceptions that make it seem more hostile. The start-up ecosystem has been termed a zoo (or in certain geographies, a jungle) where vulture capitalists pounce on innocent entrepreneurs as their hapless prey. By and large, however, a star VC can provide the missing expertise a start-up needs for winning the marathon. The best VCs don't just hand over cash; they help the companies in their portfolio plan and pace themselves like marathon runners, and they also help the companies make sound decisions and build teamwork, and they tap their own networks to strengthen each entrepreneur's team. Tan Yinglan The Way Of The VC - Top Venture Capitalists On Your Board (Amazon: http://www.tinyurl.com/wayofthevc) Read more at: http://www.wayofthevc.com Follow me on http://www.twitter.com/yinglantan Great article and really hits close to home. I love articles like this – good job of producing a nice inspiring post.
Probably the best is to know your strengths and partner with others on weakness

The role of the venture capitalist is to partner the entrepreneur in the journey. Despite frequent misconceptions that make it seem more hostile. The start-up ecosystem has been termed a zoo (or in certain geographies, a jungle) where vulture capitalists pounce on innocent entrepreneurs as their hapless prey. By and large, however, a star VC can provide the missing expertise a start-up needs for winning the marathon. The best VCs don’t just hand over cash; they help the companies in their portfolio plan and pace themselves like marathon runners, and they also help the companies make sound decisions and build teamwork, and they tap their own networks to strengthen each entrepreneur’s team.

Tan Yinglan

The Way Of The VC – Top Venture Capitalists On Your Board (Amazon: http://www.tinyurl.com/wayofthevc)
Read more at: http://www.wayofthevc.com
Follow me on http://www.twitter.com/yinglantan

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-72578 Neil Patel Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:22:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-72578 I think it's all easier said than done though with certain things. Just focus on baby steps consistently, not giant leaps occasionally. I think it’s all easier said than done though with certain things. Just focus on baby steps consistently, not giant leaps occasionally.

]]> By: Alex Zorach / RateTea.net http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-72115 Alex Zorach / RateTea.net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:14:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-72115 I really like your advice under item 4. From my experience, however, when people use the phrase "Work hard Play Hard" they sometimes are living out the exact opposite of what you are advocating. It's important to distinguish between hard work and long hours. Often, the days when I really work hardest are the days I work the shortest hours...one day recently I only worked 5 hours, but the stuff I got done is unbelievable...I had planned on taking a full two workdays to complete it all. I think the rest of your advice is good too. There's something to be said for point 2. I think innovation is a bit of a "zen thing"...in that in order to do it well you need to stop trying to do it. I've often found that when I just sit down and start to get the most routine stuff in line, methods for innovation start to naturally present themselves. Many of the innovations are very mundane, things that people don't even notice, but that still make a difference. I sometimes think the best innovations are behind-the-scenes one...changes in your business process or the way you approach a certain kind of problem, or automating certain tasks..turning 8 hour tasks into 30 minute ones, that sort of thing. I really like your advice under item 4.

From my experience, however, when people use the phrase “Work hard Play Hard” they sometimes are living out the exact opposite of what you are advocating.

It’s important to distinguish between hard work and long hours. Often, the days when I really work hardest are the days I work the shortest hours…one day recently I only worked 5 hours, but the stuff I got done is unbelievable…I had planned on taking a full two workdays to complete it all.

I think the rest of your advice is good too. There’s something to be said for point 2. I think innovation is a bit of a “zen thing”…in that in order to do it well you need to stop trying to do it. I’ve often found that when I just sit down and start to get the most routine stuff in line, methods for innovation start to naturally present themselves. Many of the innovations are very mundane, things that people don’t even notice, but that still make a difference. I sometimes think the best innovations are behind-the-scenes one…changes in your business process or the way you approach a certain kind of problem, or automating certain tasks..turning 8 hour tasks into 30 minute ones, that sort of thing.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-69885 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:04:07 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-69885 All you need to do is model success. Do what others do to get where they are today. All you need to do is model success. Do what others do to get where they are today.

]]> By: Marcello Lisi http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-69815 Marcello Lisi Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:55:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-69815 Neil, I love the way you put it. I always been a believer in asking how others have done it and repeating it. The great thing is that success always leaves footsteps for others to follow. Reinventing the wheel can be fun but in most cases it's a waste of valuable time. Great tips Neil, thanks for sharing. Neil, I love the way you put it. I always been a believer in asking how others have done it and repeating it. The great thing is that success always leaves footsteps for others to follow. Reinventing the wheel can be fun but in most cases it’s a waste of valuable time.

Great tips Neil, thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-69374 Neil Patel Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:28:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-69374 They are and could help you build traffic at the same time. They are and could help you build traffic at the same time.

]]> By: Jason Webb http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-69262 Jason Webb Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:04:38 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-69262 Thanks for the resource. I hadn’t heard of many of these, but forums are a valuable networking and informational tool for entrepreneurs. Regards/- <a href="http://entreper.com" rel="nofollow">Jason Webb </a> Thanks for the resource. I hadn’t heard of many of these, but forums are a valuable networking and informational tool for entrepreneurs.
Regards/-
Jason Webb

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-68928 Neil Patel Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:19:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-68928 Well a boatload usually isn't for everyone. At least you're willing to admit and enjoy with what you have. Well a boatload usually isn’t for everyone. At least you’re willing to admit and enjoy with what you have.

]]> By: Golf Instruction Guy.com http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-68872 Golf Instruction Guy.com Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:43:06 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-68872 Great post! I certainly tend to get burnt out a lot and I have to take breaks during the day like you suggested. I also am not aiming to make a boatload of cash. Just enough so I can live comfortably! Great post! I certainly tend to get burnt out a lot and I have to take breaks during the day like you suggested.

I also am not aiming to make a boatload of cash. Just enough so I can live comfortably!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-67515 Neil Patel Sun, 23 May 2010 16:20:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-67515 I agree... people just get wrapped up in so much materialistic stuff that they forget about what really is important. That's also one aspect of being a an entrepreneur, managing your mindset and emotions. I agree… people just get wrapped up in so much materialistic stuff that they forget about what really is important. That’s also one aspect of being a an entrepreneur, managing your mindset and emotions.

]]> By: Inner Game http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-67504 Inner Game Sat, 22 May 2010 23:42:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-67504 i think taking a deep breath and really seeing what you want and most importantly "why" is very important, it may sound a little out of place but material things are not so important, im not saying become buda and abandon the material world , but at the point you let objects rule your life you are utterly sc#$& i think taking a deep breath and really seeing what you want and most importantly “why” is very important, it may sound a little out of place but material things are not so important, im not saying become buda and abandon the material world , but at the point you let objects rule your life you are utterly sc#$&

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-66899 Neil Patel Wed, 05 May 2010 17:10:51 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-66899 lol.. whatever works for you, so long as you give the credit to where it's due. lol.. whatever works for you, so long as you give the credit to where it’s due.

]]> By: Jeff Burchell http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-66773 Jeff Burchell Mon, 03 May 2010 02:03:59 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-66773 For the longest time I was trying to re-invent the wheel with everything I was doing. Now I am just copying and pasting my way to profits! For the longest time I was trying to re-invent the wheel with everything I was doing. Now I am just copying and pasting my way to profits!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-66691 Neil Patel Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:21:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-66691 It's way too easy to get left behind, so you need to definitely stay on top of things. It’s way too easy to get left behind, so you need to definitely stay on top of things.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-66684 Neil Patel Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:10:25 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-66684 That's interesting and it does work but the business is VERY VERY difficult and competitive. That’s interesting and it does work but the business is VERY VERY difficult and competitive.

]]> By: Cheapshock http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-66567 Cheapshock Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:18:11 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-66567 I definitely agree with "never stop learning" because nowadays, we are in the information world. If you stop learning, it means you may be behind others one step or more. I definitely agree with “never stop learning” because nowadays, we are in the information world. If you stop learning, it means you may be behind others one step or more.

]]> By: 53 Ways to Become a Better Entrepreneur « Internet Marketing Strategies and Technology http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-62605 53 Ways to Become a Better Entrepreneur « Internet Marketing Strategies and Technology Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:18:54 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-62605 [...] you want to become a better entrepreneur? Well who doesn’t, [...] [...] you want to become a better entrepreneur? Well who doesn’t, [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/25/how-to-be-a-better-entrepreneur-in-the-next-30-minutes/#comment-62275 Neil Patel Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:05:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=776#comment-62275 You need to not only act as if you have already made it, but you must constantly visualize it. Don't HOPE for something to happen, but expect it to happen. Thanks for all your feedback, I think it's great! You need to not only act as if you have already made it, but you must constantly visualize it. Don’t HOPE for something to happen, but expect it to happen. Thanks for all your feedback, I think it’s great!

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