Do you have the courage to take charge of your life and defy the odds? If so, you have the potential to become a Bootstrapped Millionaire. For many, entrepreneurship is seen as a way to break free from a traditional career path. For others, it is a feather in their cap. However, those who hope to succeed will need to begin their entrepreneurial journey on surer footing. Anyone can become an entrepreneur, but are you ready? While starting your own business may sound attractive in the abstract, it is important to know the stakes. Almost half of all businesses fail in their first five years. Whether you succeed or fail, your business will consume all of your free time or headspace. These facts are not meant to scare you off from trying; the world has benefitted time and time again from individuals who believed in an idea enough to create a business. You believe in yourself and maybe you believe that now is the time to become a Bootstrapped Millionaire. Let’s see where you stand and how far you have to go. Start the assessment! Questions: Complete the following sentences with the answers that most closely reflect your current situation. Approach all 12 questions with honesty, and remember, there are no wrong answers. 1) I am sure of the deeper reason why I want to be an entrepreneur.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 2) I have clarity about what I am trying to achieve as an entrepreneur.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 3) I have defined what true success means for me as an entrepreneur.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 4) I have identified a unique skill set that I can leverage on the open market.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 5) I have the soft skills (leadership, communication, management, etc.) needed to help my potential business thrive.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 6) I understand the profound sacrifices needed to make it as an entrepreneur and I am willing to make them.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 7) I understand how to constructively manage my fear—whether of failure or success—on my entrepreneurial journey.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 8) I have real-world experience leveraging opportunities presented to me and my potential business.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 9) I am confident in my ability to successfully manage my business income*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 10) I am confident in my ability to apply the basic principles of accruing wealth to my business*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 11) I am able to effectively identify and manage risk*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree 12) I am ready to be a Bootstrapped Millionaire.*Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree Name* First Last Email* Zip CodePhoneNOTE: By clicking the submit button, you are agreeing to receive email updates from Tim Mercer. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Do you have the courage to take charge of your life and defy the odds? If so, you have the potential to become a Bootstrapped Millionaire.
For many, entrepreneurship is seen as a way to break free from a traditional career path. For others, it is a feather in their cap. However, those who hope to succeed will need to begin their entrepreneurial journey on surer footing.
Anyone can become an entrepreneur, but are you ready?
While starting your own business may sound attractive in the abstract, it is important to know the stakes. Almost half of all businesses fail in their first five years. Whether you succeed or fail, your business will consume all of your free time or headspace. These facts are not meant to scare you off from trying; the world has benefitted time and time again from individuals who believed in an idea enough to create a business.
You believe in yourself and maybe you believe that now is the time to become a Bootstrapped Millionaire. Let’s see where you stand and how far you have to go.
Start the assessment!
Questions: Complete the following sentences with the answers that most closely reflect your current situation. Approach all 12 questions with honesty, and remember, there are no wrong answers.
NOTE: By clicking the submit button, you are agreeing to receive email updates from Tim Mercer. You can unsubscribe at any time.