Being an entrepreneur—or really, chasing any big goal—is a lot like jumping out of a plane.
“Jumps—hit it!”
Anyone who’s been through U.S. Army Airborne School knows exactly what happens when you hear those words. Either you laugh… or your body instinctively locks into tight form—feet and knees together, hands covering your reserve, slight bend at the waist, eyes open, chin tucked. It’s automatic.
Why? Because it’s been drilled into you. A thousand repetitions. A thousand corrections. You couldn’t forget it if you tried.
But here’s what most people don’t think about: That’s just the exit sequence.
There are hundreds more steps leading up to and after that moment—from the three-minute slowdown call in the aircraft to the landing sequence. It all happens in about three and a half minutes. And if you’re the Jumpmaster, you’re responsible not only for your own actions, but for the safety and readiness of everyone jumping with you.
It’s a lot.
It’s overwhelming.
And somehow—we did it over and over again.
But we didn’t start out knowing how to do it all.
The Entrepreneur’s Mindset
Whether you’re starting a company, building a brand, or just trying to improve your life—it’s the same thing:
● Start with the basics
● Refine the system
● Commit to the process
You don’t have to get it all right the first time. You just have to show up and start. Even failing can move you forward—because now you know what doesn’t work.
You might not pass Airborne School.
But I guarantee you won’t pass if you don’t get on the bus.
So What?
Here’s the bottom line:
● Break everything into steps.
● Understand that failure is part of learning.
● Show up and do the work.
We can accomplish anything we set our minds to if we’re willing to commit to the process.
I’ve stood at the start of many courses thinking, I’m not sure I can do this.
But every time, I finished stronger—and looked back wondering why I ever doubted myself.
There’s a saying: To eat an elephant, you have to start with the first bite.
It’s funny, but it’s true.
Start small. Build. Make mistakes. Reassess. Re-enter the cycle.
Small steps become big wins.
Momentum builds.
And eventually, nothing can stop the forward movement.