The Surprising Links Between Going Back to School and Being an Entrepreneur
Your inner child remembers the tools to succeed…
As we are sending our kids back to school this month (and for some lucky kiddos, next month!), have you ever thought about how going back to school and the world of entrepreneurship might have more in common than you'd expect? There’s a reason All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten is such a powerful book.
Learning: More Than Just Textbooks
Students soak up knowledge from textbooks and lectures, eagerly absorbing new skills and insights. As entrepreneurs, we are lifelong students, always seeking fresh wisdom from mentors, workshops, and trends. Whether it's acing a test or mastering a new business strategy, the eagerness to learn is a common thread.
Dreams and Goals: Aim High!
Whether you're aiming for the Dean's List or building your empire, having clear goals and a big vision is key. Students chase after those A's, while we dream of making our ideas a reality. Both journeys need a dash of ambition, a pinch of determination, and a sprinkle of breaking big dreams into achievable steps.
Turning Tough Times Around
Exams and nerve-wracking presentations stress out students from elementary school through college! We’ve got investor decks and competition. Sometimes we ace them and sometimes we don’t. But guess what? Both groups are champions at bouncing back! Just like a comeback after a tough exam, we learn how to stand tall after a business setback.
Time Taming: Mastering the Clock
Remember back in the days of balancing classes, assignments, sports, and a social life? Just look at your high school or college students for a quick lesson on that. We, on the other hand, are the magicians behind handling product launches, marketing strategies, and endless to-do lists. All while running our businesses. It's like both worlds have a secret handbook on time management and getting stuff done.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Team projects, study groups, and classroom discussions are all part of the student's journey. Collaboration is the name of the game for us, too. Networking events, partnerships, and brainstorming sessions are playgrounds for growth. Turns out, both students and entrepreneurs thrive when they share ideas and work together.
Creativity: Unleash Your Inner Innovator
Young minds attack assignments with creative solutions. They haven’t been jaded into thinking their ideas won’t work. Entrepreneurs haven’t lost that mindset. We won’t stand for just the status quo. It's all about thinking beyond the ordinary. So, if you're crafting an essay or designing a new product, remember that the power of creativity fuels both learning and business success.
If you need a refresher, pick up All I Really Know I Learned in Kindergarten (Robert Fulghum) and find your inner child again. That person has always known that you can do this.
