Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur.

The topic of transition from and employee to entrepreneur is on the minds of many people.

The uncertain and doubt-filled transition from employment To entrepreneurship.

Frankly, I don't remember too much about my days of transition from and Employee to Entrepreneur, other than -- it wasn't easy. Is anything worthwhile in business and life easy?

I don't want to get in to those things now, because I want to share with you two things that helped me immensely during the time of my transition from and Employee to Entrepreneur. Maybe some other time...

If I were to recollect a couple of worthy lessons that I learned during those times, it would be...

Realizing my true weaknesses and true strong points.

The little success that I had was just a 'stroke of luck'. Yes, I was just getting lucky, and that It would NOT last for long without re-enforcing better goals and plans of actions.

It took me a couple of years to realize that, but I am so glad that it did come to me sooner rather than later.

If you feel a little confused about this transition from employment to entrepreneurship, don't give up yet. Here are a couple of real eye openers that helped me.

#1. Address your weaknesses quickly

The business that you are building may seem simple now, but as it grows, there are many moving parts to it. The sooner that you accept the fact, that you will NOT be able to do all by yourself, the faster you'll be looking for others to fill in the gap.

As humans, we have our strong points and weaknesses. Admit your weakness as quickly as you can and stick to what your enjoy the most.

Here are some things that I realized that I probably won't do a good job with:

1. The technical and programming aspects of creating an online advertising platform.

2. I hated networking and going to seminars and I honestly believed that it was a complete waste of my time.

(Note: I have never attended a single Internet Marketing seminar during my 14 years of doing business online. I gladly gave the networking part to the team member who enjoyed that kind of thing.)

I have always been a quiet and introverted person. I recognized my weakness early on, and instead of focusing and worrying about it, I looked for the positives that I believe I have.

The 'passion' that I felt for things that matter to me was, and still is, my greatest positive.

I had a passion for a few things that helped me along the way.

I was passionate about the new Internet medium.

I was passionate about the freedom to create new solutions for online businesses.

I was passionate about applying myself so completely, into making things work online.

I was passionate about setting goals and improving myself.

I was passionate about happy clients, and thankful for lessons from unsatisfied customers.

I was passionate about the potential to provide my family with uninterrupted financial support.

I believe that these are not extraordinary qualities, but something that ALL budding entrepreneurs have it in themselves.

If you are in a transitional phase, please realize that you cannot do everything and you don't have to be good at all things. Focus on the positives and let someone else do what you don't enjoy doing.

The second thing is to have a plan....

#2. Set goals and create a plan

When you have a 'written plan' in place, things seem possible. When you set goals that are realistic and attainable, you are more likely to go for it.

A plan for establishing a steady cash-flow online is probably the first step for most people.

It's a realistic goal because the money gives you the freedom and time, to apply for further improvement in your business and life.

Not everybody is in the same situation when it comes to capital. But most people I know work with 'limited capital'.

Your goals and plans should be made according to your personal situation.

Here is a simple plan:

Find something you have a basic interest in, other than money. Money is the outcome of providing value to others and applying yourself efficiently, in something you are interested in.

Build a list of people who are interested in the solutions you are planning to serve.

Do everything you possibly can to passionately server this group of people.

Make small attainable goals and give yourself a time frame to achieve it.

Write your plan down. Talk about it to people who would listen to you. Most importantly, be passionate about it.