Embracing the Lazy entrepreneur mindset. 

When I started my first business, my main goal was to work hard and make a lot of money. The working hard part came true but, instead of making money, I lost money.

The beauty of my failure was realizing that working hard did not necessarily mean making more. I learned that the harder I worked and concentrated on the little things, the less time I was able to create strategies that will help my business grow.

After failing and learning from two businesses I decided to design a different strategy that has helped me earn more while working less. I decided to embrace the lazy entrepreneur mentality which has helped me become more efficient while working fewer hours.

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Here are a few ways that I have been able to become a lazy entrepreneur:

Work hard (in the beginning) and strategize.

Ok, I know we’re talking about being a lazy entrepreneur, but let’s face the facts. You have to invest a lot of time and energy in the beginning in order to have the luxury to become a lazy entrepreneur.

Never be afraid to start from the bottom in order to work your way up, but make sure that you are creating strategies that will allow you to decrease your hours to have a better life/work balance in the long run.

Having the right strategies means turning down opportunities that do not serve your purpose while accepting opportunities that may not have a solid return in the beginning but will help you in the long run.

It is really hard turning away projects that will pay you a lot of money, but you also have to make sure that you are staying true to your ultimate goals.

Another way to work smarter not harder is to automate as much as possible. For example, scheduling social media posts on programs like Hootsuite to post on multiple platforms automatically.

You can also develop habits that will help increase your productivity throughout the day such as scheduling when to check your emails or how much time you are spending browsing on social media.

The more you create a strategy for your business, the more efficient you will become and the more work that will get done.

Delegate often.

I’ve learned that by handing off the tedious tasks to others allows me to create more strategies that will help my business grow.

Don’t get me wrong. You can not always delegate work to others, especially if you are just starting out in your business. You will have to work hard in the beginning in order to get to the point where you can afford an assistant and other freelancers who can help you get to the next level of your business.

But I often find that even the most successful people are afraid to let go of tasks and concerned about making everything perfect. If you plan to be involved in every aspect of your business, understand that you will have limited growth and will experience a ton of stress that is completely avoidable.

Learn to let go and be open to new ideas from others- ideas that can help make your business better. By giving away some control, the more power you will actually gain when you are able to delegate your unwanted tasks to others and have less stress in your life.

Invest your time and energy on partners, vendors, and employees who can take the workload that takes up a lot of your energy. Outsource intelligently by reducing your workload sooner rather than later.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Working harder does not make you more money, but doing uncomfortable things will push you to find more opportunities.

The more you get out of your comfort zone, the more open you will be to new possibilities that may not have been possible if you did not push your boundaries.

For example, negotiating your price rates with potential clients, having uncomfortable conversations with your current clients or approaching new people for potential collaborations.

When you are ready to take on these responsibilities, you will be able to see more growth from the risks that you have decided to take.

It is easy to imagine the worst possible scenarios but believe me, it is never as bad as you expect. You will most likely feel relieved and accomplished once you have taken the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, which can lead you closer to becoming a lazy entrepreneur.

Create a repeatable system.

Learn to develop a system that will not only make your work easier but also become easily repeatable if you decide to hire someone to help you.

For example, before I hired an assistant for my business, I created video recordings of the tasks that I would do day to day. Making it easier to explain the tasks and to train someone to do the work.

You can use QuickTime player to video record or use Skype to screen share and record the tasks for your assistants.

Once you have created these effective strategies for your business you can reserve your energy on tasks that will increase your revenue in the long run. Focusing on landing new clients, creating new products or gaining more exposure for your business will help you become a smarter lazy entrepreneur.

If you’re ready to become a lazy entrepreneur, learn how to strategize and use your time more wisely. You will find that you will become more efficient and have less stress in the long run, which will help you create a more successful business.

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How to avoid becoming a hermit as a remote worker.

When I first left my 9-5 to become a remote worker, the one thing I was looking forward to the most was being able to work whenever and wherever I want. To get the freedom that I wasn’t able to have at my day job.

When I finally took the leap to work from home, I became so comfortable in my PJ’s that I would have to force myself to leave the house and have contact with real-life humans (aside from emails).

Being able to work from home gives you a lot of freedom, but it can also lead you to live like a hermit.

Becoming too comfortable in those PJ’s can be detrimental to your health and social life. I’ve listed a few ways you can avoid becoming a hermit as a remote worker.

Schedule a time to exercise

Creating a healthy habit is especially important when you are working solo at home because becoming too comfortable at home can take a huge toll on your body.

Sitting is the new smoking according to many researchers and not only can sitting lead to a bad back but can now have the same effects as smoking too!

The best way to combat this is to schedule a time to exercise, it could be as simple as going for a 30-minute walk every day, or joining a gym.

One of the first things I did after I started working from home is to start kickboxing. Not only did it help me become more active, but also allowed me to get my frustrations out on those heavy bags. It’s a win-win!

Make time for a friend’s night out

It is easy to be in your own little world and avoid any contact with your friends and family.

Make the effort to reach out and schedule a lunch or dinner date. Catch up on all the news you’ve missed during your moments of solitude.

This is also a great way to treat yourself to a new restaurant or to find great entertainment around town.

Find a work buddy

One of the biggest things that will be missing from transitioning to working solo is having co-workers to socialize with.

Finding a work buddy that can keep you motivated will make a huge difference in your workflow. Being able to bounce off ideas with one another and having conversations will help increase productivity.

You may even have friends that are fellow remote workers who will understand the hermit struggle. Start working with them and ask for help and support when you need it.

Working from home can be very lonely, so having a good support system with fellow remote workers can help with the struggle.

Work in a new environment: coffee shop, co-working space or travel

Take advantage that you are a remote worker- meaning you can work from wherever. Whether you choose a coffee shop, co-working space or even a new continent!

Having a new working environment will push you to explore and can help with your creativity.

One of the main reasons why I wanted to be a remote worker is to have the opportunity to travel whenever I wanted and not rely on the standard 2-week vacations that are allowed in most day jobs.

Being able to work wherever also gives you the opportunity to travel during off-peak seasons when the flights and accommodations are cheaper.

Find ways to network.

For introverts and hermits networking can be scary. It may even be the least enjoyable part of your work. Doing small talk with a bunch of strangers can be nerve-wracking. But if you change your mindset it can be extremely rewarding.

Start approaching networking as an opportunity to exchange ideas and a way to help others. I find that the more I am able to help people, the more I have received in return without even asking for anything.

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In today’s world, it is so much easier to reach out to people via email, social media or an event. You can even join a conference or create your own group that will give you access to people who are in your industry.

There are so many perks to being a remote worker. You have the freedom to work in your own time and space.

However, there are also downsides such as loneliness, isolation, and lack of social interaction. That is why making time to get out of the comforts of your home will help you become more productive and have good mental health.

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