Want to start your own business and see your dreams come true?
“Why not you?” This is the question that Robert Tuchman, the author of Young Guns: The Fearless Entrepreneur’s Guide to Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own, suggests that you ask yourself. Why shouldn’t you be the one out there pursuing your passion and making money at the same time?
He has a valid point. Why not you? You are just as capable as anyone else that has done the same thing. All you need is a little guidance and encouragement to help you get started, right? Absolutely!
Here’s the good news! I’m giving away a free copy of Tuchman’s book to one of my readers. You could be the proud new owner of a resource that will inspire, motivate and guide you to become the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be! Keep reading for the details on how to win.
My Review of Young Guns as a Business Startup Guide
Tuchman recently provided me a free copy of his book to review. I didn’t get to it right away, but I have now read it and I’ll say that if you’ve ever thought that you’d like to strike out on your own, then this is a book you’d probably enjoy reading.
It is geared primarily toward twenty-somethings because Tuchman says that there is no better time in life to take a risk than when you are young. I’d have to agree with him on this point. You have a lot less to lose, fewer responsibilities and far less distractions compared to most people that are older with families, mortgages and retirement to think about.
However, I think Young Guns offers value to anyone that is stuck on the fence thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. It might be just the kick in the pants that you need to finally take action on what you’ve always wanted to do.
Tuchman’s book is a little different than most startup guides. He focuses less on the details and more on getting your mind right. He tries to help you figure out the why more than the how of pursuing your dream.
I really like this approach. I’ve certainly made some boneheaded mistakes running a business and I think many of these could have been avoided if I had started with the right mind set. This is why I think that Tuchman’s book is a good read for anybody.
It covers things like:
- How to decide on the right business for you
- How to pick the right partner to help run your business
- How to write a one-page business plan
- How to take the leap of faith needed to get started
- How to effectively use technology to compete with the big boys
- How to treat your customers and your vendors
- How to handle failures and setbacks
If you want to get a flavor for his writing and approach, then take a moment to read the recent guest post that he wrote for this site called The Entrepreneur’s Seven Priorities for a Successful First Year. Both the book and the article are easy reads with great advice!
How To Win a Free Copy of Young Guns
Since Tuchman was kind enough to give me a free copy of his book, I thought I’d pass it along to you. I hope it helps a reader with an entrepreneurial spirit to take a leap and never look back!
All you need to do to win is leave a comment on this article. I will close the comments on Friday, January 22, 2010 and then randomly select one winner.
I will notify the winner via email so please be sure to provide a valid email address! I will not share your address with anyone and I will never spam you. I just need a way to let you know you won and to find out how to get you your copy of Young Guns. I’ll even pay the postage!
Also, if you don’t mind, please share news of this giveaway with others via Twitter and Facebook. I have provided links below to make this easy. Thanks and good luck!
I wonder if I could start a professional philosophy service. People could call in with their philosophic questions, and I could answer (for a small fee).
That’s why I need this book!
Perfect timing as I’m preparing to go back to grad school and follow my dreams! Thanks for the opportunity to enter. Will definitely retweet.
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Wow, sounds very interesting. I’m definitely thinking about being a self employed entrepreneur, to me there’s nothing better than buckling down and doing all the hard work yourself and making something your own.
Thank you! Retweeted!
I appreciate your honest review of this book, Jeff. It sounds like a great read and something I’ll be checking out…hopefully after YOU send it to me!
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This is exactly what I need! I’m so tired of trading my time for money in a job that doesn’t interest me (and I’ve only been out of school a year and a half). Creating my own business seems like the only logical path for me to feel fulfilled.
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Thanks for the review Jeff. I look forward to picking up a copy & reading it myself.
This one should be interesting to read!
This looks like a good book for college grads trying to make a name for themselves. I hope I win I’ll give it to my brother whose a management major.
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This old rusty bow would like to read how those young guns do it. : – }
Just graduated college and this looks like a great book to read for a young entrepreneur/investor, especially in these tough economic times.