6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneur | John Mullins | TED

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate - but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world.
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  • @Monix_7
    @Monix_72 ай бұрын

    1) Yes we can! Mindset 2) Problem first, not product. 3) Think narrow, not broad. 4) Ask for cash, ride the float. 5) Beg, borrow (but never steal) 6) Instead of asking permission, ask for forgiveness.

  • @kirubakaran996

    @kirubakaran996

    2 ай бұрын

  • @YISHRAELi

    @YISHRAELi

    2 ай бұрын

    The last one is stealing and forgiveness 😂😂

  • @viethuy6950

    @viethuy6950

    Ай бұрын

    @@YISHRAELi break the rules, oh yeah

  • @shivam-subbu

    @shivam-subbu

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @madasyen

    @madasyen

    Ай бұрын

    thank youuu🤣

  • @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy9116
    @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy91162 ай бұрын

    Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If you were shamed, choose compassion. Be the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you. Vow to be better than what broke you-to heal instead of becoming bitter so you can act from your heart, not your pain.

  • @mateusferreira6636

    @mateusferreira6636

    Ай бұрын

    Great words mate

  • @jesusmadrid9816

    @jesusmadrid9816

    Ай бұрын

    Amazing words. Time to turnt up

  • @yadavdahal1286

    @yadavdahal1286

    23 күн бұрын

    This solved my problem which was killing me since 17 months i heartfully thank you 🙏🏽

  • @Dr_Rdq

    @Dr_Rdq

    16 күн бұрын

    wow,,,thanks

  • @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy9116
    @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy91162 ай бұрын

    “Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something." -Morihei Ueshiba❤

  • @WeylandLabs

    @WeylandLabs

    2 ай бұрын

    Repeating to Fail too many times, that's insanity. - somethings we can not afford to fail at like climate change or sustainable energy. -me

  • @zur13l13

    @zur13l13

    2 ай бұрын

    Trying is not failing. Failing to try is why we are where we are with climate. And the Fossil-fuel-funded-fascist Right blocks every attempt.

  • @fittaqi7031

    @fittaqi7031

    20 күн бұрын

    There's no way that a single event could define our entire life. We're just humans making our way in the world. Trying to be better. Trying to make it better.

  • @China-129
    @China-1292 ай бұрын

    Once you decide you're not going to allow your fears and insecurities control your life, you are free to try do anything you want with it. Walk towards your dreams.

  • @AbdallahBotan
    @AbdallahBotan2 ай бұрын

    Wow! So simplified. I had stuck on some project. I'm going to use it for my next meeting with my startup partners. Thanks John and TED.

  • @EdwardLawrence-12345
    @EdwardLawrence-123452 ай бұрын

    We are mistaken if we have a lifestyle guided by either/or logic. We think either we must conquer the challenge before us or we will be failures. We think either our loved ones must meet our needs or they do not love us. We think either we must be perfect or we are unacceptable. Often life’s answers exist in the in-betweens.

  • @bshimekit
    @bshimekitАй бұрын

    You are truly amazing John. You compiled them shortly and briefly. Million thanks and will keep them, improve them, and continue learning.

  • @angelotheman
    @angelotheman2 ай бұрын

    More videos like this is really needed

  • @gialamhuynh5448
    @gialamhuynh54482 ай бұрын

    Thank you Pr. Mullins !

  • @kayodeaogungbemi
    @kayodeaogungbemi2 ай бұрын

    This was absolutely refreshing . 🧡🇳🇬🌎

  • @BizBob2
    @BizBob2Ай бұрын

    This is a great video. The list is short and the examples really helpful to explain the concept. Thank you!

  • @patricklifenya4271
    @patricklifenya4271Ай бұрын

    A million thanks for this good presentation, M. John.

  • @jennaaitken3209
    @jennaaitken32092 ай бұрын

    This was helpful thank you:) ❤

  • @pradeepielts
    @pradeepielts2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir❤

  • @poopoo3612
    @poopoo36122 ай бұрын

    Impressed by the part of Selling first and producing later.

  • @manieshmishraa5870
    @manieshmishraa58702 ай бұрын

    Absolutely awesome tips 👍🏼

  • @rafaelmelope
    @rafaelmelope2 ай бұрын

    O vídeo "6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneur" de John Mullins no TED fala sobre os seis mindsets contraintuitivos que empreendedores de sucesso possuem, usando histórias de empreendedores reais para ilustrar cada ponto. Aqui está um resumo dos principais pontos: 2:00 "Yes, We Can": Contrariando a sabedoria convencional de focar apenas em competências centrais, Mullins destaca a importância de adotar desafios fora da zona de conforto, ilustrado pela história de um empreendedor brasileiro que expandiu sua empresa para novos domínios tecnológicos. 4:07 Foco no Problema, Não no Produto: Mullins argumenta que empreendedores de sucesso identificam e resolvem problemas reais ao invés de se concentrarem em produtos, exemplificado por um empreendedor que desenvolveu uma liga metálica especial para evitar que pinças cirúrgicas grudassem em tecidos humanos. 6:42 Pensar de Forma Estreita, Não Ampla: A sabedoria convencional sugere mirar em mercados grandes, mas Mullins ressalta o valor de focar em nichos específicos. Ele usa a fundação da Nike, que inicialmente se focou em criar calçados melhores para corredores de longa distância, como exemplo. 8:50 Pedir Dinheiro e Utilizar o Fluxo de Caixa: Destacando a importância do fluxo de caixa para empreendedores, Mullins fala sobre como a Tesla arrecadou fundos vendendo carros antecipadamente, um contraste com a abundância de caixa em grandes empresas. 11:08 Emprestar, Pegar Emprestado, Mas Não Roubar: A história de "Go Ape", um negócio de aventuras em copas de árvores no Reino Unido, ilustra como empreendedores podem utilizar recursos existentes (neste caso, árvores de terras públicas) para construir seus negócios sem necessidade de grandes investimentos iniciais. 13:04 Agir Sem Pedir Permissão: Mullins discute como empreendedores, como os fundadores da Uber, muitas vezes avançam sem buscar aprovação prévia, uma abordagem que pode ser crucial quando as regulamentações existentes não contemplam novas ideias ou modelos de negócios. Mullins encerra desafiando os ouvintes a identificar quais desses mindsets já possuem, quais podem aprender e como aplicá-los para superar desafios e transformar ideias em realidades bem-sucedidas.

  • @BrunoRodrigues-fw9ri
    @BrunoRodrigues-fw9riАй бұрын

    If you read the comments here only see negativity, just remember why you are here: to be rich, not to be right.

  • @MisterNaughtyDaddy
    @MisterNaughtyDaddyАй бұрын

    Spot on sir, fantastic information shared! 😎👌

  • @individualrana4519
    @individualrana4519Ай бұрын

    It is helpful, thank you John.

  • @hansensiahaan
    @hansensiahaanАй бұрын

    Thank you Mr John

  • @AwomKenneth
    @AwomKenneth2 ай бұрын

    Thats why its important to listen and observe, so that the problems of the world can become clear to you.

  • @raghurajbalasubramaniam4119
    @raghurajbalasubramaniam41192 ай бұрын

    Inspiring

  • @Ahero0fAfrica-6789
    @Ahero0fAfrica-67892 ай бұрын

    Sometimes people don't quit because of anything happening at work. They quit because of things happening in their personal lives.

  • @GodIsLoveEternally888
    @GodIsLoveEternally8882 ай бұрын

    I am not a business person whatsoever, but I found this very interesting to watch

  • @dericknasasira9124
    @dericknasasira9124Ай бұрын

    Unique information Entrepreneurs looks at problem amd look solution for it before launching products and they cut off upcoming challenge 💯💯💯💯💯

  • @jamidgull
    @jamidgull2 ай бұрын

    Entrepreneur 💎

  • @Daily_New_Inspiration
    @Daily_New_Inspiration2 ай бұрын

    thanks.

  • @kalonjeebless
    @kalonjeebless2 ай бұрын

    This contains gem

  • @vmeg3086
    @vmeg308617 күн бұрын

    Amazing!!

  • @EdwardLawrence-12345
    @EdwardLawrence-123452 ай бұрын

    "The humane thread that binds people who are required or compelled to pay attention to people who are obliged by circumstance or prefer by disposition to let the always-cacophonous parade go by, is hope." - Andrew Mitrovica 🇨🇦

  • @harrison3177
    @harrison31772 ай бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @Sam.Clements
    @Sam.Clements2 ай бұрын

    “Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something." -Morihei Ueshiba

  • @3kay3H
    @3kay3H2 ай бұрын

    this is a great video for an aspiring entrepreneur like me

  • @maricarurmeneta6216

    @maricarurmeneta6216

    2 ай бұрын

    Indeed same hehehe

  • @mohamedmuparaak6465
    @mohamedmuparaak64652 ай бұрын

    Is very nice points

  • @SociallyQuirkyToday
    @SociallyQuirkyTodayАй бұрын

    You are amazing John! Thank you for the insights. 😃

  • @ganesanls8723
    @ganesanls87232 ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @akagainesy
    @akagainesy2 ай бұрын

    The Tesla model he describes is just Kickstarter or Indigogo

  • @aneelakhan1617
    @aneelakhan16172 ай бұрын

    Always think I can do it ..Change your mindset can change each and everything in your surroundings. Think narrow not board in business mean focused on your target audience. Look at the cash flow and investment. Never cheat.

  • @meereslicht
    @meereslicht2 ай бұрын

    Whatsapp is another example of a really disruptive enterprise. If they have asked for permission, they would have got a resounding no. Excellent talk 👍

  • @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy9116
    @ShahrezadNorMohammadiy91162 ай бұрын

    ❤ I believe this is the greatest gift we can give each other as human beings, this sacred field of unconditional friendship where we allow each other to be imperfect. It is the space in which we give up trying to fix each other and instead listen with our entire being. It is the space in which true relaxation can happen, where the frazzled nervous system can breathe a sigh of relief… -Matt Licata❤️

  • @EdwardLawrence-12345
    @EdwardLawrence-123452 ай бұрын

    "I never once thought of myself as a battered wife. Instead, I was a very strong woman in love with a deeply troubled man." *-TED*

  • @lenardfx2144
    @lenardfx2144Күн бұрын

    Thanks for continuing updates I'd rather trade the stock market as it's more profitable. I make an average of $34,500 per week even though I barely trade myself.

  • @Onuryenigun-ty1ew

    @Onuryenigun-ty1ew

    Күн бұрын

    Thanks to Mr Lenardfx

  • @Onuryenigun-ty1ew

    @Onuryenigun-ty1ew

    Күн бұрын

    His a licensed broker here in the states

  • @KrisBosch-tf7po

    @KrisBosch-tf7po

    Күн бұрын

    I'm surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon one of his clients testimony on CNBC news last week.

  • @halinakl-ub9gx

    @halinakl-ub9gx

    Күн бұрын

    Alright thanks for the recommendation, but how do I reach him?

  • @BeALeader-PersonalBranding
    @BeALeader-PersonalBrandingАй бұрын

    I approve this message.

  • @tubetldw
    @tubetldwАй бұрын

    Informative and inspiring talk! The "Ask for the Cash, Ride the Float" mindset, along with the Elon Musk & Tesla example, resonates the most with me. Just important to get paid as early as possible as an entrepreneur. I took detailed video notes✍on this video on my website in case you are interested.

  • @assel4225
    @assel4225Ай бұрын

    Thank you! This is amazing!

  • @China-129
    @China-1292 ай бұрын

    Kindness is a magical spell performed by enlightened beings meant to enchant hearts and lift weary souls that they might fly💸 -Richelle E. Goodrich

  • @kirinism9343
    @kirinism93432 ай бұрын

    Justify success by success. One needs to make a living but please try something beyond survival bias

  • @wahyu4853
    @wahyu48532 ай бұрын

    That last tip really makes big money for AI companies for stealing

  • @nigh7swimming
    @nigh7swimming2 ай бұрын

    It's a logical fallacy to believe some one off success story constitutes a rule. It doesn't. What worked once for someone may not work for you. You can only invent a bulb once.

  • @realtorrasheeddubai
    @realtorrasheeddubai2 ай бұрын

    Believe in your ideas and follow them and you will achieve your goals.

  • @tariqlangari2099
    @tariqlangari20992 ай бұрын

    Theory is very easy but practical is way harder then theory lectures

  • @huykhang2461
    @huykhang24612 ай бұрын

    🥰

  • @user-lm6hk5zc5l
    @user-lm6hk5zc5l2 ай бұрын

    you now that is something impressive rather than other ted talks

  • @Lisa_M_V
    @Lisa_M_VАй бұрын

    🙏

  • @abinashravi4297
    @abinashravi42972 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏

  • @KasaPalei-gg1ob
    @KasaPalei-gg1ob26 күн бұрын

    When is it over this video take long To sum up one word 🤣🤣 in a phrase or sentence lol to simplified format we get! One hour crammed into 1-2 minutes😱

  • @Chris-el4hd
    @Chris-el4hd2 ай бұрын

    The last tip I think is partially incorrect. 14:31 I mean... thinking ethically. Uber has done many bad things, and I think sexual misconduct is a terrible example. Think big, but better.

  • @IntegratedMarketing
    @IntegratedMarketing2 күн бұрын

    👍👍

  • @george_davituri
    @george_davituriАй бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @JoshuaTDillard
    @JoshuaTDillardАй бұрын

    Care,, but it gets a lil easssier

  • @TheLoneComic
    @TheLoneComic2 ай бұрын

    This guy has the Coca-Cola story all wrong. It was a problem first scenario. It actually worked out brilliantly for the company, the market and the public. I’m surprised a businessman of his longevity hasn’t read or understood the classic “Doing Business Boldly: The Art Of The Intelligent Risk.”

  • @jairoosorio_bienesraices
    @jairoosorio_bienesraicesАй бұрын

    hasta qué punto decir: "yes, we can" sin perder el enfoque del negocio. ?

  • @uberfella
    @uberfella2 ай бұрын

    I don't want to think like an entrepreneur, there should be none

  • @elenamedvedeva3684
    @elenamedvedeva36842 ай бұрын

    Let's change the world together to be a better place, or we will just die out. AI is not the answer - believe me.

  • @gemmaandam857
    @gemmaandam8572 ай бұрын

    Apollo rex ola /future billionaire/dollars🎉

  • @maricarurmeneta6216
    @maricarurmeneta62162 ай бұрын

    Tips 8: Have Emotional Intelligence.

  • @Michalos86
    @Michalos862 ай бұрын

    Ok, so for those few success stories, how many were there that did the same and failed because of that?

  • @TerrorTerros
    @TerrorTerros2 ай бұрын

    More money, more power, more to consume, more more more, I want it all!

  • @lustkiddz8033

    @lustkiddz8033

    2 ай бұрын

    😢

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil2 ай бұрын

    00:00 🚀 Lynda Weinman's entrepreneurial journey illustrates counterconventional mindsets in entrepreneurship. 02:00 💡 "Yes, we can" mindset encourages entrepreneurs to embrace opportunities beyond their core competencies. 04:09 🎯 Entrepreneurs prioritize solving problems over focusing solely on product innovation. 07:10 🎯 Focusing on a narrow target market, as exemplified by Nike's early strategy, can lead to significant success. 09:59 💰 Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk prioritize cash flow and leverage it to drive innovation and growth. 11:10 🌳 Entrepreneurs like Tristram and Rebecca Mayhew demonstrate the effectiveness of borrowing resources and negotiating innovative partnerships. 13:36 🛠 Entrepreneurs often bypass seeking permission and instead focus on execution to drive innovation forward.

  • @1minute.everyday923
    @1minute.everyday9232 ай бұрын

    JESUS LOVES YOU ALL ❤

  • @tw4395
    @tw43952 ай бұрын

    did anyone else not get the point

  • @dohaali108

    @dohaali108

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeaah ,me😂

  • @krc8701

    @krc8701

    2 ай бұрын

    Bad lecture

  • @MakeAPositiveShift

    @MakeAPositiveShift

    2 ай бұрын

    You're not alone. This was probably the least informative TED talk I have ever watched. It sounds like he took some notes and forgot to convert said notes into a palatable lecture.

  • @theinfamoustroll7265

    @theinfamoustroll7265

    2 ай бұрын

    You need to listen more closely young man if you want to make something of yourself. The point is entrepreneurs think outside of traditional business reasoning which allows them to achieve success and disrupt major industries. Each of the 6 tips supports this point.

  • @WeylandLabs

    @WeylandLabs

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a perspective problem you either have not heard a lot of lectures or you have one thought process of how you attain knowledge. Everyone teaches differently throughout the world. Try to expand your perspectives more, and you will understand.

  • @weiwang7040
    @weiwang70402 ай бұрын

    No connection between the title of the talk and it’s content

  • @samgravell3180
    @samgravell31802 ай бұрын

    Here’s a tip for giving a red talk: don’t put your audience to sleep within the first 60 seconds

  • @user-jz1ih7ik4y
    @user-jz1ih7ik4y2 ай бұрын

    Yaaas

  • @arthursmith7468
    @arthursmith74682 ай бұрын

    The most Ted talk Ted talk ever

  • @naromsky

    @naromsky

    2 ай бұрын

    His name's John.

  • @arnab8538
    @arnab85382 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Thank you 😊

  • @paillette2010
    @paillette20102 ай бұрын

    Let's be calling tip six what it is: private profit from public funding. Yikes. Cringe.

  • @JulioReguero
    @JulioReguero2 ай бұрын

    You lost me at Elon Musk.

  • @oscarmartinlive
    @oscarmartinlive2 ай бұрын

    These questions are worth asking yourself, based on the seven mindsets shared here: 1) Which of these mindsets are embodied in you? 2) Which others can you learn? 3) Which can you teach to those with whom you work? 4) Is there one that you can apply to a challenge you're facing today?

  • @jfroco
    @jfrocoАй бұрын

    This presentation is loaded with survivorship bias… and contradictions.

  • @leadgenjay
    @leadgenjay2 ай бұрын

    John Mullins really hits the nail on the head about challenging conventional wisdom. For entrepreneurs, remember that timing your market entry during a 'trigger event' can drastically increase your chances of success, as it creates immediate demand for your solution. Plus, leveraging existing platforms can give you a head start instead of building from scratch.

  • @going2sleep
    @going2sleep2 ай бұрын

    Did this guy ever run a business? 😅😅

  • @harrypearle9781
    @harrypearle9781Ай бұрын

    DEMOCRATS need help to defeat TRUMPISM, now! Can anyone out there suggest messaging and strategies to trump TRUMPISM? ================================================================= TNX

  • @ikramesaihi8711
    @ikramesaihi87112 ай бұрын

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸 When we see our brothers in Gaza dying, we cannot change the world or dream at all. We must help them, even by praying.

  • @thephucnguyen8901
    @thephucnguyen89012 ай бұрын

    Chỉ thấy ông Hoàng Việt nói đúng, còn ông kia toàn tào lao, hoàn toàn k có 1 chút kiến thức đủ sâu về vđề này

  • @mustafaalbayati6714
    @mustafaalbayati67142 ай бұрын

    🎉ض

  • @MansourHussein-wn2zf
    @MansourHussein-wn2zfАй бұрын

    FREE Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 Enough that world silent. All the world see the tru ,but they are lying.

  • @mysticery
    @mysticery2 ай бұрын

    I clicked because i thought he look cute 😍

  • @thekikiroom
    @thekikiroom2 ай бұрын

    That interview was a complete gaslighting exercise...

  • @connieharry8245

    @connieharry8245

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol, what? Please explain.

  • @arthursmith7468
    @arthursmith74682 ай бұрын

    First

  • @ryanwporter
    @ryanwporter2 ай бұрын

    This guy doesnt know anything. Move on.

  • @maricarurmeneta6216

    @maricarurmeneta6216

    2 ай бұрын

    Okay, what tips you can give for being an entrepreneur? Are you millionaire or Billionaire? Why should WE believe you?

  • @lobocean
    @lobocean2 ай бұрын

    Guys are we all pretending that capitalism didn’t failed?

  • @m41ki

    @m41ki

    21 күн бұрын

    We dont have to pretend that

  • @thaiduong6348
    @thaiduong63482 ай бұрын

    .

  • @gamechannelminecraft6583
    @gamechannelminecraft65832 ай бұрын

    First 😊

  • @takielddine9901
    @takielddine99012 ай бұрын

  • @lovistarpolsi1596
    @lovistarpolsi1596Ай бұрын

    In the video, John Mullins discusses six unconventional mindsets that entrepreneurs can adopt to succeed in business: 1. "Yes, we can": Embracing opportunities outside of core competencies, even if they seem unrelated, can lead to innovative solutions and business growth. 2. "Problem-first, not product-first logic": Focusing on solving problems rather than developing products can lead to more impactful and successful ventures. 3. "Think narrow, not broad": Narrowly targeting specific market segments with tailored solutions can lead to more effective marketing and higher customer satisfaction. 4. "Asking for the cash, and riding the float": Prioritizing cash flow and finding creative ways to finance ventures can lead to financial stability and growth. 5. "Beg, borrow, but please, please don’t steal": Being resourceful in acquiring necessary assets and resources, even if it means borrowing or partnering with others, can lead to successful ventures. 6. "Don't ask for permission, ask for forgiveness": Taking calculated risks and forging ahead without seeking permission can lead to breakthrough innovations and competitive advantages. Mullins uses examples from successful entrepreneurs like Arnold Correia, Jonathan Thorne, Philip Knight, Bill Bowerman, Elon Musk, Tristram Mayhew, and Rebecca Mayhew to illustrate each mindset. He encourages viewers to embrace these unconventional approaches to entrepreneurship to overcome challenges and achieve success in their ventures.

  • @George-Lewisx
    @George-LewisxАй бұрын

    Thanks for continuing updates I'd rather trade the stock market as it's more profitable. I make an average of $34,500 per week even though I barely trade myself.

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    @PatrickLarmer

    Ай бұрын

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    @MaxwellWil

    Ай бұрын

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