Don’t think of your day job as an obstacle to starting your own business.
Think of it as a stepping stone.
Depending on the specifics, you can use your 9-to-5 to gain exactly the experience you’ll need as an entrepreneur.
Today, Omar shares how his experience as a longtime teacher was valuable preparation for full-time entrepreneurship — because he went out of his way to make sure it was. Learn how you can take advantage of what your current job offers in terms of training, access to other people’s experience, and more.
If you haven’t made the leap to independence, get the most out of the situation you’re in!
In the end, entrepreneurs succeed because they’re never not learning — even when they’re not where they want to be just yet. Click Play!
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