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This is the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of "The Entrepreneurial Mindset." Today's article will speak specifically to the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey.

Similar to a residential or commercial building being built, you need to have a very strong foundation. If the foundation is shaky or not very sound, the building will come crashing down, so will your dream.

Today we will focus on your network. As I have said many times "Your network creates your net worth." If you are worried about what others may say or think about you as a result of you going after your dream, you may as well stop the journey before it ever begins.

By giving energy to the opinions of others, you will be too preoccupied to focus on the huge task ahead of you. You cannot move towards your dream while looking back at the opinions of friends & family. Think of it as driving in your car while looking the rear view mirror.

Whether you're looking at what people may be saying, or looking back at previous mistakes you made - both are a recipe for failure.

Stay focused on your dream. After all it is your dream and nobody else's.

You do not need to ask permission to launch a website or build a brick & mortar storefront. Rather than trying to sell others on how great your idea is, spend time selling yourself. Reiterate to yourself each day why you are doing what you're doing.

Besides, most people will have no earthly idea why you chose the road less traveled - they do not recognize the difference between security and freedom.

Although many speak about what they would do if they did not have to wake up and go to work on Monday, very few take the initiative to make it their own reality.

You are a salmon swimming upstream. If you're to find a true entrepreneur to mastermind with, you will have to look long and hard to find people with the same mental makeup as yourself. Is it impossible to build a new network of entrepreneurial champions?

No, it is very possible. In fact, build a new and improved mastermind team is essential to your entrepreneurial growth. Just be sure you dictate the terms of who gets to comment on your dream

Worry less about fitting in to your old group of acquaintances and focus more about fitting into your new awesome lifestyle that you are creating.

You are an entrepreneur.
Don't ask permission from friends & family, just get after it!