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go to a bar, as opposed to working on your own business, starting a business may not be for you.
    20/20 did a special on billionaire secrets. I took what I saw there and combined it with what I’ve heard from millionaires (seeing as I don’t know any billionaires) and the financial advisors of said millionaires. There are two ingredients to becoming wildly successful at starting your own business:
1. Enthusiasm. You love what you do.
2. You’re not afraid of failure.
OK, maybe a little bit, not enough to stop you.
    Steve Jobs and Bill Gates loved computers and started computer-related companies. Mark Cuban bought a basketball team because he loves sports. Before that, he started an Internet company that reported on sports. All three went on to earn billions. You need to love what you do and go for it.
    Where Do I Start?
    You have several options. Take your interests, skills, and abilities and start a small business based on those. Or you can purchase an existing franchise. Whichever you choose, do as much research as you can. Talk to as many people as you can in related fields. And have a thorough business plan.
    Here are a few great places to begin your research:
    Magazines:
    Entrepreneur : entrepreneurmag.com. The website has stories on business opportunities, top franchises, and running and growing a small business. Their magazine is a goldmine as well.
    Fast Company : fastcompany.com. This magazine is a little more technology focused, but has great articles on innovation and leadership.
    Fortune : fortune.com. Global business website and magazine with info on managing small and big businesses.
    Forbes : forbes.com. “Information for the world’s business leaders.” Great information on how to build a business and investing.
    Books
    How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, So Can You , Mark Cuban. Genius advice and Mark’s rags-to-riches story. A quick, affordable read. Mark can also be seen on Shark Tank on ABC.
    Losing My Virginity , Richard Branson. This bestselling book reveals Sir Richard’s personal philosophy and inspirational story of founding companies like Virgin Airlines, Virgin Records, and Virgin Money.
    The Essential Business Handbook: The Nuts & Bolts of Getting Up and Running Fast , Beth Andrus. This short, easy-to-follow handbook will guide you through the process of setting up your business quickly in 85+ clear and concise pages.
    The Art of the Start: Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything , Guy Kawasaki. Legit advice on starting any endeavor. He’s on Twitter and also has a blog.
    Make Millions Selling on QVC: Insider Secrets to Launching Your Product on Television and Transforming Your Business (and Life) Forever , Nick Romer. Nick made over four hundred thousand dollars in ten minutes on QVC and is an incredible entrepreneur. Great advice in his book.
    Websites
    Small Business Administration: sba.gov. Good advice on starting and managing a small business, including loan resources. There are also SBA offices around the country that can help you succeed.
    Nolo: nolo.com. Excellent do-it-yourself resource for legal advice, books, and articles.
    Money.cnn.com and finance.yahoo.com. Small business, personal finance, and investing advice.
    Business Insider: businessinsider.com. Business and entertainment news website with edgy commentary. They are sometimes quoted by the New York Times and National Public Radio.
    Your Local Colleges and Universities
    Business teachers and students may be able to assist in business plan development for little or no cost, as well as consulting services at a discounted rate. There are lots of opportunities at the collegiate level to receive advice on business best practices. Look for contacts on the business school’s website and go from there.
    10. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
    “ Do unto others (the unemployed) as you would like done to you (if you were unemployed). ”
    The Golden Rule has its roots in numerous belief systems, from