Often those who find success talk about how they accidentally stumbled upon or created their ideal job.
This week we speak with Dr James. Whilst completing medical school, James found his alternative and perfect career.
What I have learned from James and all of our other guests so far is this: When you find what it is you are passionate about, you need to make it happen!
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Quotes:
“Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week.” - Lori Greiner
Dr James's Recommendations
Books:
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Amazon link - https://amzn.to/2CwhE95
Platform Scale: How an emerging business model helps startups build large empires with minimum investmentby Sangeet Paul Choudary
Amazon link - https://amzn.to/2SihR56
Mastery by Robert Greene
Amazon link - https://amzn.to/2QQnrPP
12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Amazon link - https://amzn.to/2V4g9GA
Website:
https://www.codecademy.com/
Podcast:
http://podcasts.joerogan.net/
Key Takeaways
Be a practitioner - Even if it is learning the basics, this will help you to understand what is involved and how to talk to experts if you do decide to employ them.
Use the wisdom of crowds – Learn from others, often you can find answers from others, research similar companies and professionals to get ideas.
Opportunities anywhere – Who knew that Synap would become a business from a conversation started on Twitter
Follow your instinct – If a decision comes back, what have you got to lose by following it?
Stay accountable – Tell others your plan, this will help you to continue working when you may normally want to give up. No one wants to let someone they respect/value down.
Co-founder – If you are starting a business, get a co-founder. Not only can this help to share the responsibility, but it will help with accountability and you can work on each other's strengths.
Test / research – Before you dive into the world of business, do your homework! Spend your free time testing and researching the viability of your product or idea.
An entrepreneur isn’t guaranteed riches! - You could earn less than an equivalent role, however if it's something you love doing then the fulfillment is much more satisfying than simply just the pay cheque.
Find James and Synap using the following links
Visit the website on www.synap.ac or search Twitter for either @synap or @Gutpa_James
