Evan Carmichael explains why frustration matters for entrepreneurs and how to use it productively. Model people who've already succeeded, remember why you started, and channel the emotion into determination. Frustration is universal, even billionaires feel it.
Frustrated. When you're angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of. I'm frustrated with my business. Constantly. I want things to move faster, results to come in more quickly, goals to be achieved right now. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath and remind myself, "It's okay." That's part of life as an entrepreneur. The most successful entrepreneurs see the world differently. You see it as it could be, not as it is. You have a vision for what you want, and it's easy to get frustrated when it takes longer than expected for it to happen. It's natural. I'm frustrated. I want to help a billion entrepreneurs. I want more people to visit my website, more people to watch my YouTube videos, more people to listen to my radio show, and so on. Because I want you to reach your potential as an entrepreneur, and a billion other people just like you. I don't want you to have to close down and go get a job. It's changing lives. This morning I was in the shower and all I could think of was, "Why is this taking so long?" Everyone has it. Every entrepreneur gets frustrated, a lot, with their business. It's a love-hate relationship, and you've got to love what you're doing enough to pull you through all the tough times. Hang in there and know that you're not alone in this. Everyone from your local dry cleaner or pizza shop up to Bill Gates and Donald Trump gets frustrated. The bigger the goal you're trying to accomplish, the greater the impact you want to have, the more resistance and more frustration you're going to face. Keep going. Options. If you're feeling frustrated with your business, here are some options. Number 1: Model success. Look at people who have done what you're trying to do. Understand how hard it was for them and learn what they did to overcome it. Number 2: Remember why you're doing this. This always works for me. I remember the entrepreneurs I'm trying to help and the good it's going to do in the world. Think of the people you're going to help and let that drive you to keep going. Number 3: Use frustration as fuel. Frustration can either drive you to quit and give up or to make you stronger and want it even more. Frustration is a powerful emotion. Use it to create something great. I am. You can too. Believe.
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