Work So Hard They Think You're Crazy

The Tutor Podcast

Neil talks about the concept of hard work and the grind of being an entrepreneur. He emphasises the importance of sustained effort and the invisible work that goes into achieving success. Neil shares personal insights and experiences from his 25 years in business, highlighting the sacrifices and dedication required to build a thriving tutoring business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Hard Work Pays Off: The importance of putting in focused, sustained effort over a long period of time is emphasised as a key factor in achieving success.

• Invisible Work: The concept of "invisible work" or "secret work" is essential, this is the behind-the-scenes effort entrepreneurs put in.

• Maintain Momentum: Once success starts to show, it is crucial to keep pushing forward and not lose momentum, as regaining it can be challenging.

• Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The journey of an entrepreneur is one filled with hard work, sacrifices, and new challenges even after achieving initial success.

• Perception of Others: Others may not fully understand or appreciate the level of effort and dedication required in entrepreneurship, leading to misconceptions or judgments about choices and lifestyle.

BEST MOMENTS

"It's the kind of effort, the focused, sustained effort, often over periods of years that most people just won't do."

"This is the hard graft of being in business. We do the work, that out-of-sight work, the secret work, if you like, means that we're slowly winning."

"Fear taking your foot off the gas pedal. Dread losing your essential, vital momentum."

"Their raised eyebrows and chagrined head shaking are clues that I'm on the right track, as far as I'm concerned."

"How hard are you prepared to work over the next few years, this decade? Let me know guys."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!