It's possible.
Business owners who enjoy the Quiet Entrepreneurship lifestyle can expect to enjoy both people and business practices as part of their work day because they are not ‘always on’ and are comfortable turning things off, even when it makes people unhappy.
They value their own wholeness and health and the relationships in front of them for the long haul.
Read more about the science that proves this model outperforms the ‘hustle’ model of business here!
Quiet Entrepreneurship gives you the freedom to say no to 'checking your phone first thing' and to spend your mornings intentionally developing your soul and body first rather than answering emails and demanding customers.
Quiet Entrepreneurs realize that the journey of a business owner is not a sprint, but more like an ultra marathon trail race with many twists and turns, beautiful peaks, tough valleys, and so they prioritize their own health and wellness for the long haul.
Quiet Entrepreneurship will require you to shift your success KPIs from dollars and cents alone to things like 'presence at kids sporting events', 'home for dinner', 'walks with my spouse', and things that last a lifetime and build a meaningful legacy.
You are most likely to become like those people who you follow and are inspired by - whether you esteem their character, their business model, their income, or their hobbies. So choose to value mentorship and remain humble as you learn and grow - but be wise who you align with.
Quiet Entrepreneurs are not ignorant of the progress they make - both in traditional business metrics, but also in the qualitative metrics of life and health and time spent with those they love. Measure your growth in a definable way (journal entries, date nights, vacations, books read) so you can see the progress!
Your body, your mind, your family, and your customers will actually thank you when the experience your less-stressed self.
Looking to the left and the right won’t help you move forward. When you compare, you make assumptions about others’ reality and can wander from your goals and definition of success.
The true test of any idea or the character of a person is proven over time. Your legacy is how you love those who love you – not just how you served strangers paying you for a service.
