Self education: A vital habit for entrepreneur

A running theme through David Black's writing is that for most entrepreneurs starting their business in the 21st century, money is no longer needed to make an enterprise a success.

David Black has this to say. "Capital is not a barrier for any individual who is determined to start “something”. What you do need though, is the right set of skills.

Different business models demand different skills of course, but whatever niche you’re in, success will depend on your ability to pilot your ship more skillfully than your competitors. You need to know your craft, utilising all of the tools available to you to gain a winning edge.

How do you develop these skills?

With the repeated habit of self education.

The internet provides information in abundance. This presents its own challenges of course as we sift through the rubbish to find what we need, but the fact remains — We can learn almost any skill and find any answer on line, usually for free.

The availability of knowledge today is unprecedented. Smart phones are one of the key weapons an entrepreneur has in their arsenal, something previous generations of business men and women would be very envious of indeed.

The key though is how we use the technology to drive us towards our goals. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve heard people talk about closing their Facebook page because “it’s just so easy to waste time”. The potential value of the internet is related directly to how we harness it. Many people use the net to entertain themselves and procrastinate. Others use it to make a lot of money. 

For the 21st century entrepreneur it must be used properly, as a tool to get the answers we need to push past the obstacles in our way

There is a never ending amount of things to learn, but by taking this approach every time you hit a block in your path, year after year, you will become a powerful entrepreneurial force. A highly skilled individual that has the confidence to venture out of your comfort zone, try new things and start more complex projects.

The ability and willingness to educate yourself every time you meet a challenge is the most important habit for any entrepreneur. It’s not getting up early, delegating or marketing — It is the repeated habit of self education

Before you ask for help, teach yourself.

Develop the habit of self education and nothing can stand in the way between you and your success."""

I totally agree with David. I so much appreciate his write up, especially this one in the blog. You basically have everything you need available on the net. Make internet your friend. Teach yourself. Self education can help an entrepreneur a long way

Credit to David Black.. Read about him here

SOURCE: MEDIUM