TL:DR:
Understand how to apply and combine the best principles behind different recipes for success for your own solopreneuring journey.
There are many types of "recipe for success", for which process driven and character building are covered in this post.
To make a recipe of success work for you, keep what works and be on the lookout for new complementary ones.
Doing and thinking are equally important.
"I have a dream"
"I have a dream", are words immortalised by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech in 1963 for which generations of African Americans resonate with.
Every epic journey always starts with a dream. A hope. An aspiration that drives our daily thoughts and actions.
However, from where we begin, a dream always feels like millions of miles from reach. But we can reach it, with the right combination of determination, hard work, and the belief.
As the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu says, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Using a "recipe for success" to realise dreams
There are many "recipes to success". Just google the phrase and there will be a smattering plethora of recipes to pick from. I'll be sharing two that I apply to my journey in this post.
In a previous post, I had shared how José Hernández used his father's "recipe to success" to guide his life towards becoming one of the few Latino NASA astronauts. It is a "process" approach which is great for people who lack structure to succeed.
Here's a recap on José Hernández's structured approach:
Ingredient #1:
“Find your goal”
Ingredient #2:
“Know how far you are”
Ingredient #3:
“Draw a roadmap”
Ingredient #4:
“If you don’t know how, learn”
Ingredient #5:
“When you think you’ve made it,
you probably have to work harder”
The morally formidable and wise Pastor Daniel O.C. espouses my second, but complementary approach, by focusing on building "good character". It's main ingredients are:
Discipline
Dedication
Determination
Attitude
Character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success." John Hays Hammond, American mining engineer, diplomat, and philanthropist (1855-1936)
Recognise that you are unique
It would be unwise to think that one recipe is better than the other.
Everyone is unique and therefore it would be wiser to know what you need and want to achieve before searching for a recipe.
For example, if I wanted to bake a cheese cake, I wouldn't use a recipe for a chocolate fudge brownie. But if I wanted a cheesecake brownie cake, I would likely combine both recipes and create a new recipe that exactly suited my tastes.
Eat the meat and throw away the bones
Recipes for success are just guidelines. My suggestion would be to keep the principles that work for you and adopt new ones that complement the ones that work for you.
For example, I combine both José Hernández's process approach with my pastor's character building approach as they are complementary and prepares me as a person to succeed in realising my dream.
Who else realised their dreams?
We can learn from the recognised successes of respectable public figures whose character traits and sharp minds helped achieved the dreams they had for their respective countries. Here's two:
Lee Kuan Yew, founding father and first Prime Minister of Singapore
Known for his relentless work ethic and visionary leadership.
Singapore's transformation under the astute leadership of Lee Kuan Yew is a testament to his unwavering commitment and dedication to the country.
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Known for her steadfast resolve and work ethic.
Celebrated for her tireless efforts and strong leadership to drive reforms.
Thinking and Doing are inseparable to success
As Solos, we are driven to see our dreams through to reality. Achieving these dreams requires finding a balance between tenacious action and thoughtful planning, as it is this relentless execution of our well-considered plans that propels us forward.
To succeed, entrepreneurs and independent knowledge workers are required to be both "doers" and thinkers.
Therefore, combining both recipes, here's my current recipe to realise my dream for SoGather:
Your first steps
Now that you have two recipes to make your own, why not take the first steps to realise your dreams for your entrepreneurial journey?
#1. Assess your dream's chances of being realised. Be objective and real. Do this constantly to follow your progress.
Use José Hernández's 5 ingredient recipe.
#2. Become a person with character traits for which success is inevitable.
Use Pastor Daniel O.C.'s DDDA recipe.
#3. If you have a dream, share it with the tribe in the comments below.
I'll start: My dream is to build a community-based ecosystem that empowers solopreneurs, freelancers and independent contractors to live their best life by building sustainable businesses. My dream is for this community to grow based on the values of Compassion, Competence, Courage, Health and Trustworthiness!
Go Solo, Together!
If you have a dream , why not drop us a message and give your tribe the opportunity to support you? Or, if you struggle to get your dream to take flight, why not enquire about our coaching services?
The movie based on José Hernández's life from farm boy to NASA astronaut “A Million Miles Away” is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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