Many of you reading this right now are working for someone else — helping someone else build their dream. But you probably have a dream of your own that thrills and excites you. And if you’re like most people, you have two main worries holding you back from making the leap:读到这篇文章的大多数人都在给别人打工——也就是说帮别人实现梦想。我知道你一定也有让自己为之心潮澎湃的梦想，而要从打工仔变身小老板，人们往往有两大顾虑：

“自己做老板以后，收入有保障吗？”

“我有创业的好点子，可是不知道从何下手！”

很多人的顾虑和你一样，但其实你不必因为这两个原因就止步不前。下面有6个小诀窍，帮你把梦想变成现实：

1. 不去问市场需要什么

而是问：“我能通过我热爱的事情为人们提供什么？”

也不要因为已经有很多人在做这件事而泄气。这就如同说：“呃，流行音乐界已经有了一个迈克尔·杰克逊，再也不需要人去做音乐了。”创作你自己的音乐就好了嘛。

2. 明确你要填补的市场空白

不同的产品和服务吸引不同的人群。相似的产品和服务如果用不同的方式呈现出来，或者提供给不同的目标对象，也能吸引到不同的人群。如果你是一位金融顾问，让你的服务方式、你的工作经验、或者你的服务流程与众不同的是什么呢？

有一点让你天生与众不同，那就是你本人！在推广产品或服务时，让你的价值、能力和经历自带光环，闪闪发光吧。如果你不确定自己的价值和能力是什么，可以免费阅读我的电子书去寻找答案。

3. 把你想要的东西画成一个有境界的大饼

你要明确知道的是：

• 你想吸引的客户数量

• 客户类型

• 如果全身心投入自己的公司，你的生活将会变成怎样

• 你的感受

• 你能挣到多少钱

• 你怎样和客户交往

• 你在闲暇时间做什么

• 在前行途中始终把重心放在这个愿景上

4. 确定自己想要到达的远方

想象一下未来美景里的自己是什么样子，你就能感受到满满的动力去创生活，拼事业了。问问自己：“为了让这个画面成真，我会做出怎样的决定？”

当你用一个成功者的心态去做决定时，你会把成功和好运都吸引过来。

请人来手把手地指导你

你为未来勾勒的那个画面，是否已经有人成功地把它变成现实？这些人能帮你制定短期和长期目标，并且规划出切实的行动方案。

你雇佣的人一定要和你有相同的梦想。通往终点的路径不止一条，别人的成功道路不一定适合你。听从自己内心深处的声音，相信自己的直觉。

在通往梦想的路上控制节奏

当你觉得手边的客户足够多，而且资金上也较为充裕，可以应对意外之需时，就可以迈出最终的一步了——结束打工仔的日子，启动让自己真正感兴趣的事业。

你感到最适合的时间，就是最“正确”的创业时间点。

我亲身感受过放弃打工饭碗投身商海的恐惧。我也知道每一天都能做自己真正热爱的事情多么开心，多么有成就感。如果你真心想改变现状，你一定能。我向你保证，这感觉好极了！（财富中文网）

译者：珠珠

“How will I replace my day job income?”

“I have an idea for a business, but no idea where to start!”

You are not alone, and you don’t have to hold yourself back anymore. Here are six tips to help you get your dream in motion:

1) Don’t ask what the market needs.

Instead, ask, “What can I provide that I love doing?”

And don’t get discouraged by the idea that there are already lots of people doing what you want to do. That would be like saying, “Oh, Michael Jackson’s already done pop. No one ever needs to write a pop song again.” Write your pop song.

2) Clearly identify the gap you’re filling.

Different products and services resonate with different types of people. Similar products and services presented in a different way or to a different audience will also resonate with different types of people. Maybe you’re a financial advisor. What makes your approach, experience or process different?

One thing that already makes you different is you! Shine your values, purpose and lived experience in your marketing. If you aren’t certain of your values and purpose, my free ebook will help you uncover them.

3) Create a big picture vision of what you want.

Have a clear vision of:

• The number of clients of you will attract;

• Type of clients;

• What your life looks like having a full time business doing what you love;

• How you feel;

• How much money you are making;

• How you connect with your clients;

• What you do in your spare time.

• Focus on this vision as you move forward.

4) Make decisions for where you want to be.

Refer to your big picture vision. Imagine yourself there. Feel the energy of that ideal life and business. Ask yourself, “What would the me of my envisioned future decide?”

When you make decisions from a mindset of success and fulfillment, you inevitably attract and create success and fulfillment.

5. Hire someone to guide you, step by step.

Look for someone who has already achieved a life and business similar to what you see in your big picture vision. They can help you determine your short and long term goals, and plan practical steps to achieve them.

Make sure the person you hire truly resonates with you. There can be many different ways to achieve what you want. Just because a particular path worked for one person, doesn’t mean it will be right for you. Listen to your inner voice. Trust your instincts.

6) Build your dream at a pace that feels right.

When you feel you have enough clients on the side, and a financial cushion your are comfortable with for emergencies, you’ll know you’re ready to take that final leap out of your day job and into your orgasmically joyful life and business.

The only “right time” to do it is the time that feels right to you.

I know, firsthand, how scary it is to take the leap out of your day job to create your own business. I also know how incredibly joyful and fulfilling it is to spend each day doing something you love. If you truly want to change your life, you can. And I promise you, it is worth it!