- Its lonely, you cannot be just one of the team anymore.
- You need to surround yourself with quality – you can't do everything, have people who can do their thing better than you can. You don't have to be the best at anything, apart from bringing out the best in others.
- Your ego will be a problem. This one is really tough but essential.The stakes are higher, you'll feel like you can't afford to ever be wrong. Surround yourself with people prepared to tell you what you don't want to hear. However, you need to finally need to decide. No one said it would be easy. The balance between strength and arrogance is wafer thin.
- It's much, much less sexy than you think it is
- You will doubt your abilities, but that doubt will keep you true.
- As long as you believe in what you're doing.
- Which means you need a clear vision. The only question you MUST ask yourself everyday is, "Are we on track?"
- You'll believe you're the only one going through this. Talk to people who have done this, or who are doing this.
- You will never know what to expect. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.
- Mistakes are impossible to avoid. Make them as quick as possible. Don't bet the house, make lots of small wagers instead.
- You will feel confused a lot of the time. Remember it's the struggle that makes us feel fulfilled, not the victory.
- You'll have to battle the need to compare yourself. Be the first of you rather than the second of someone else.
- You won't work from 9-5.
- There is no back up, the buck stops with you, it will take some getting used to. Yet you need to delegate. No one said this would be easy.
- There is no such thing as an overnight success. Luck does happen, yet you need to be prepared to make the most of that when it comes.
- Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. Ask yourself why you want it. If its the ego, remember what happened to Gordon Brown when he finally became PM. If it's the money, remember that once you earn over £50k in the UK (a dream for many I know) it doesn't really make you much happier.
- Did I say your ego will be a problem?
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