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The Two Things Entrepreneurs Should Do Every Day
The intersection between business and the arts is tricky to cross unless you’re David Mamet.
Early in his career, Mamet worked in real estate. He turned his experiences with cutthroat salespeople into the play Glengarry Glen Ross. This play and the subsequent film won multiple awards on Broadway and at the Oscars.
Today, Mamet offers two rules for succeeding first as an artist and second as a business person.
He said, “You’ve got to do one thing for your art every day, and you’ve got to do one thing for your business every day.”
Focus On What Success Looks Like
As an entrepreneur, starting a business is one of the most creative acts you can undertake.
An ability to create products, services and offers represents your craft, whereas the bottom line reflects the health of your business.
When I first heard Mamet’s advice, I pictured a bearded recluse hunched over his desk working by candlelight and etching out War and Peace with an fancy quill pen.
That’s not reality. A boss, spouse, child or even a bank manager will need your attention at some point.
Still, it’s relatively easy to work on your improving your craft and building your business…
