Business Foundations: All About You

A great lever is to learn from someone who has experience and knowledge in a certain field. Before moving through the UpLinkd learning modules let's start with a brief background about us.

Uplinkd founders have over 20 years of experience in the software industry - having worked with leading SaaS providers, top-ranked ASX and Global companies, The Australian Government, startups and leading digital agencies. Combining our knowledge one of the many things we agree on is that success doesn't require special talents or skills, but rather a commitment to putting in the time and effort.

Working through the UpLinkd learning modules we will share some of our failures and successes with you so you can leverage our time gaps and avoid making similar mistakes. This will help leapfrog your progress.

It is important to understand that learning something new still takes time and practice. You won't become an instant success overnight but with consistency and a long-term mindset you can definitely achieve your goals.

Key Takeaways

• Success doesn't require special talents or skills - rather a commitment to putting in the time and effort.
• Learning something new takes time and practice so set realistic expectations and embrace discomfort.
• Consistency and a long-term mindset are key to achieving your goals.

Challenges In Business

When we first started our digital journey we faced a lot of challenges. We had no idea what we were doing, no direction, no plan, no structure and very few reliable sources around us who could guide us. We had to figure it out on our own and fast.

We did what most did at that time - started by reading blogs, reading magazines and learning as much as we could. We knew that we had to be resourceful and figure things out on our own. Trial and error was going to be the key to unlocking many mysteries. We made a lot of mistakes along the way but we learned from them and kept moving forward.

“I think it's important to understand that when starting out nobody really knows what they're doing until they have done it for a while.”

– CEO, UpLinkd Group

I think it's important to understand that when starting out nobody really knows what they're doing until they have done it for a while. Even now, we still have to figure things out and learn new tools and software. It can be overwhelming at times but we know that if we stick with it and practice we will get better. It's not about being perfect but about growing and learning every day.

Learning Process In Business

At the beginning of our journey you may have no idea what you are doing and that is totally okay. You should start learning as much as possible and be resourceful. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information you need to digest.

If you stick with something long enough you too will learn it. A key strength is to start practicing every day and get a little bit better. It may feel uncomfortable but you need to practice to improve. Try not to set unrealistic expectations - instead focus on a long-term result with a long-term solution - which in this case is practice.

At the UpLinkd Group we do not think about learning as a one-time event. Instead, we think about it as a process.

It is like going to the gym or learning the guitar; we need to practice every day to get better. It's important to not worry about being perfect because there is always going to be a better version of yourself. Instead, focus on growth and learning to improve day by day.

Importance of Time Commitment

It is fundamentally important to understand that success does not come overnight. You must commit to the process and put in the time to achieve your goals.

I know it can be daunting to look at a list of modules and think about all the things needed to learn and do. Just like being at the base of a large flight of stairs... however - like anything, you need to start one step at a time. Take a long-term mindset and commit to taking that first step which is practicing every day - you will see progress.

You will not always feel comfortable or confident. It is very natural to feel a little uncomfortable when learning something new. Keep pushing! Push through that discomfort and keep practicing.

Try and remember that there is no such thing as perfect. You will make mistakes and encounter obstacles along the way. Commit to the process and keep practicing. Learn and grow as you move through the modules.

Setting Realistic Expectations

It is important to set realistic expectations. You may have the desire to make a lot of money quickly but it's important to understand that building a successful business takes time and effort.

It's important to focus on the long-term and practice every day to get better. You must be willing to put in the time and effort to learn new skills and techniques.

You must also be willing to step outside of your comfort zone. It may not feel great at first but you must push through and continue to practice. There is no such thing as perfect but you can always strive to be a better version of yourself.

Get the fundamental building blocks in place first so you can compound on your new found process habits and learning abilities.