What an entrepreneur can learn from The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is a fantastic sitcom that has become one of the most popular TV Shows in years. It’s about 4 friends that are scientists and work together; they are also the biggest geeks on the planet. Whether it be Dr Who, Star Wars, Computer Gaming or Dungeons & Dragons - if it’s geeky, they love it! The story starts when a beautiful girl called Penny moves next door to two of the main characters. The programme is all about these five characters, how they interact and grow over the years. The programme single handedly made being a geek cool. However if you study this programme there are a lot of lessons for an entrepreneur or business owner. Lessons that you can apply within your own business to take it to the next level. If you think I’m kidding I’m going to go through all these lessons now. Let’s start with... 1.) You don’t need qualifications to succeed (outer space) In the Big Bang Theory Howard gets to become an astronaut and go into space. Most of the other characters look down at Howard because he only has a degree and not a PHD; yet he was the one that got to go into space (something that all the other characters, especially Sheldon are jealous of).

Society will tell you that you have to have a qualification. You have to get a degree if you want to make something of yourself. That is not true. Although I have a degree it had nothing to do with how well my business has done. That is down to determination and a passion to succeed. In fact my business partner Russell has no qualifications outside of GCSEs. He became a professional magician the day he left school and has gone from strength to strength. It’s not about what qualifications you have. It’s about how badly you want to succeed. Don’t let people tell you otherwise. 2.) Be yourself not what others want you to become Let’s be honest The Big Bang Theory made geeks and nerds cool. Since the programme began more and more people admit to being a geek. The one constant message that is hammered home time and time again throughout every episode is that you should be yourself. Society will tell you that nerds will never get a chance to date a pretty girl. And yet Leonard (one of the nerdiest people in the show) ends up dating Penny, who is the prettiest girl in the show. Even Howard who is portrayed as being hopeless with women ends up marrying a great one. It’s the same in business. You need to make sure that you are being yourself, in other words be authentic. When you are networking and building a reputation it’s