Jul 11, 2024
I listened to this book a few years ago and felt it was time to listen to it again with all of the ups and downs we have been going through.
Some days I feel like I am sitting in the front seat of the roller coaster, arms up in the air laughing and having the time of my life, other days I feel like I am at the top of the upside-down circle, hanging upside down and holding on for dear life.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Buckling Up and Getting Ready to Ride The Rollercoaster: Darren talks about how hard being an entrepreneur is and that it won’t be all fun and games. It is hard work. You need to be able to face challenges, build resilience, continually learn and improve, and ignore the naysayers. It is critical to have a strong why that will help you be on fire on the great days and keep you going when the going gets tough.
Fill the Seats and Embrace the Thrills: It is critical to have the right people on your rollercoaster, and this is something I have learned in depth this past year. This applies to partners, employees, and industry professionals you work with. When the rollercoaster plunges over the top of the hill, who do you want riding with you? You want people going in the same direction as you who see the vision and can help bring it to reality! You also want people focused on the main thing, not distracted by non-essential things.
Have Fun. Throw Your Hands in the Air and Smile for the Camera! Face those fears, move forward and remember what matters most to you. Enjoy the thrill and don’t forget the essentials to ride the entrepreneur rollercoaster- be driven, disciplined, accountable and I would add be present!