I have great news for you. The great news is the fact that greatness lives within you. Greater is the power within you than the challenges within the world. So great is the power within you, that you have the ability to create a world of success, a world of importance, a world of value, and a world of wealth. Overall, you can create a world that amounts to an empire over time with consistent hard work. And, the best news is that you can start this journey right now with 4 empowering steps, all of which can be done within the next day. The aim of this article is to share those steps with you. The four sequential steps can be captured in an acronym that spells out COLD, which stands for Create, Own, Launch, and Develop. These steps are explained below.
Create
The first step to building your empire is to be creative. There is no training required to expand your mind from within to create. This ability resides within just about all of us. You may ask: “But what should I create?” The answer is very simple, think of something that you wish existed, something that you know would bring value make the world better if it were invented, then start creating it. If you do not like most of the art that you see advertised in urban galleries, create art to your liking and promote it. If you have a special problem that most people would shy away from, then you can create the solution that those people would be willing to pay for. So, pull out a sheet of paper, and start writing your ideas. Start creating, for it is your most valuable power.
Own
Ownership over your creation is extremely important. If you dare to create something worth sharing, then be audacious and insistent upon maintaining complete ownership and control over it. For example, feel free to sell copies of your art, but maintain ownership and control over the originals. If you must sell the originals, sell for a stake of ownership so that you retain royalties. Ownership also speaks to starting and owning a business, having an LLC or corporation, trademarking and copywriting, purchasing shares of existing businesses. The point is, make ownership a top priority in your quest for enterprise, business, and leadership.
Launch
Now that you have created a platform that provides services, information, and products, move forward by launching the business. This is actually easier done than said. Yes you read that right. It is easier to move forward and launch your creative endeavor than it is to continually imagine doing it or to talk about it. Just do it, and you will learn as you go. You will gain exposure, meet new people, expand your network, and be well on you way toward the adventure. Launch!! Spread your arms and leap. And I promise, you will grow
Develop
Once you launch your idea, do the work needed to develop it. The beauty is that you will be developing your idea in real time. Many people waste precious time by planning and re-planning and following up with more and more planning before ever launching. The truth is, you can launch and plan simultaneously. You can develop new ideas and incorporate new information and advice as you go. The key is to grow-as-you go. Do this, and before long, you idea that you wrote on a napkin will grow to the point where you have realized your dream, changed the world, and even built a small empire.