Written by: Rania Badreldin, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Solopreneurship can be exciting and liberating. At the same time, it comes with its unique challenges. Here are three tried and tested strategies for success!
Bring others along for the ride
It can get lonely and overwhelming to be the one in charge. But just because you're a solopreneur doesn't mean you have to go solo! Surround yourself with the right people. Managing your workload is crucial to staying productive and motivated. You don't have to do it all. Delegate or outsource some of your work to a good team.
Consider having a mentor or forming your very own advisory board. It helps to have people to brainstorm with and learn from, and it can keep you inspired and on track. Finally, collaborate and network with other entrepreneurs. You're all in it together!
Focus on your strengths
As I said, you really don't have to do it all. You have specific strengths. Find out what they are and cultivate them. Then, work with others who have strengths that complement yours. Focusing on your strengths and letting others focus on theirs allows you all to succeed! At the same time, it helps to invest in your personal and professional development in order to continue building on your strengths and increase your success over time.
Remember to play
All work and no play is not the best way to go about success. Happiness leads to success and not vice versa, so remember to do things that make you happy! Prioritize your well-being and align your actions with the things that are important to you.
Think of creative ways to bring some fun into your workday. Even if your work is a source of fun (that's great if it is!), try shaking things up occasionally and do something different and enjoyable.
Rania Badreldin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Rania Badreldin is a happiness consultant, transformational speaker, writer and NLP & Hypnosis master practitioner on a mission to help people across the globe truly master happiness and success. A pioneer in women and children's wellbeing, her career in publishing and development spans over 28 years. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and has served as a mentor, speaker and moderator on entrepreneurship, leadership, happiness, wellbeing, mindset, parenting and education on countless occasions. Rania is a mother of 3 and grandmother who loves to spend time with her family and enjoys nature, music, quiet time and goofing off. An Egyptian national, she considers herself a citizen of the world and lover of humanity.
