Persistence in Entrepreneurship: AJ underscores the importance of persistence in the entrepreneurial journey. He believes that sticking out the competition is crucial for long-term success and that sometimes, it’s not about reinventing the wheel. Instead, improving or refining existing business models can be just as innovative.
Discipline and Time Management: Building discipline is critical, especially in college where school activities and personal life often intermingle. AJ uses time blocking to structure his days effectively, ensuring he always knows what’s scheduled. He also utilizes the app "Structured" to keep his tasks and commitments in check, highlighting the importance of clear and organized planning.
Balancing Goals and Social Life: AJ talks about finding a happy medium between diligently working on business ventures and maintaining an active social life. He notes that while initial motivation for new projects is high, sustaining effort over time requires discipline. He advocates for balancing instant gratification with the benefits of delayed gratification.
Goal Setting and Decision Making: Having a set timeline and system in place helps AJ stay on track with his goals. He emphasizes the value of setting SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—as they make the objectives clearer and more exciting. AJ also recommends writing things out to better think through decisions, which aids in clarity and strategic planning.
Networking and Momentum: In networking, AJ stresses the importance of providing value to others, which in turn encourages them to reciprocate. He believes that starting projects and correcting courses along the way is more productive than procrastinating. Once momentum is built, it becomes easier to maintain progress and achieve set goals.
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