Did you know that "90% of all first businesses fail. 90% percent of all second businesses succeed, yet 80% of business owners never try a second time?” - Carmine Gallo
The entrepreneurial journey requires physical, mental, and emotional resilience. Psychological mindset is the key for those who've made it on this entrepreneurial journey and for those who gave up halfway.
This is a pattern I’ve observed from personally working with 100+ artists, art startups, and e-commerce and tech startup founders, but also from my own experiences of starting, failing, pivoting and succeeding as a 6-figure entrepreneur at the age of 26.
So how can you best prepare for this daunting art entrepreneurial journey?
Business growth starts with self-growth, and self-growth starts with self-awareness, encompassing the body, mind, and soul.
We created this exercise book—a resource I yearned for at the outset of my rollercoaster entrepreneurial journey. The aim is to equip you with the tools to navigate the emotional and mental challenges along your art business entrepreneurial journey.
This book blends my experiences with psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and ancient practices like shamanism and Daoism. I hope it helps you deeply understand yourself, not just in business but also in life.
Surreally yours,
Ginny Hongxin Wan
Founder of Surreal Academy