ENTREPRENEURSHIPMonths to result

Making Your Business a Dream Come True

Creating a business that reflects your values and goals

Problem it solves

business growth stalls

Best for

entrepreneurs who want to create a business that reflects their values and goals

Not ideal for

those who are not clear about their values and goals

Overview

Why this framework exists

This framework is about creating a business that reflects your values and goals. It's essential for entrepreneurs who want to create a business that is authentic and meaningful.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Identify your values and goals
  2. Create a business that reflects your values and goals
  3. Stay true to your vision

Steps

3 steps
  1. Identify your values and goals
    Take time to reflect on your values and goals. Ask yourself what is most important to you, and what you want to achieve with your business.
    Pro tipBe honest with yourself about your values and goals
    WarningDon't create a business that doesn't align with your values and goals
  2. Create a business that reflects your values and goals
    Create a business that reflects your values and goals. Ask yourself if your business is a dream come true for your customers, and if it aligns with your values and goals.
    Pro tipStay true to your vision and don't compromise on your values
    WarningDon't create a business that doesn't reflect your values and goals
  3. Stay true to your vision
    Stay true to your vision and don't compromise on your values. Ask yourself if you're still excited and motivated about your business, and if it's still a dream come true for your customers.
    Pro tipRegularly reflect on your values and goals, and make adjustments as necessary
    WarningDon't lose sight of your vision and values

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Examples

1 cases
Derek Sivers' experience with CD Baby

The author created CD Baby as a business that was a dream come true for musicians. He learned that it's essential to create a business that reflects your values and goals, and to stay true to your vision.

OutcomeThe author was able to create a successful and fulfilling business that reflected his values and goals.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Creating a business that doesn't align with your values and goals
Creating a business that doesn't align with your values and goals can lead to dissatisfaction and disengagement. It's essential to create a business that reflects your values and goals.
Compromising on your values
Compromising on your values can lead to a loss of integrity and authenticity. It's essential to stay true to your vision and values.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The author learned this lesson when he created CD Baby. He realized that he wanted to create a business that was a dream come true for musicians, and that reflected his own values and goals.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur
Derek Sivers · 2011
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