The ten challenges

Ten tasks that must be done for real to activate the entrepreneur mind and remove the factory worker mentality.

Daniel Priestley's framework, from Entrepreneur Revolution, pp. 58 to 83.

Make Three Calls
Begin something bold and let it unfold by making three calls to people who can advance the idea.
Get Your Reptile Brain a Bank Account
Put 10% of all earnings into a separate account you never touch for business or spending.
Stop Spending Time with People who Bring You Down
List the people you spend time with and decide who stays and who goes.
Carry Cash
Carry $1000, or the amount you would love to earn in a day, to recalibrate what feels like a lot.
Take Someone New Out to Lunch
Pay for lunch with a new person each week to build your network.
Tune Out from the News
Drop all news and feeds for at least 90 days.
Keep an Entrepreneur Journal
Write lists, goals, diagrams, copy and milestones to explore ideas on paper.
Plan Inspiring Holidays First
Block out at least 8 weeks of holiday on a yearly planner, then fit work around it.
Get Structured
Meet an accountant and a lawyer about tax planning, wealth protection and attracting investment.
Get Your Entrepreneurial Team in Place
Build a small team to implement your ideas and reach your big goals.

From chapter: CHAPTER 3: TEN CHALLENGES TO SPARK YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL TALENTS, pp. 58–83

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