Meet Eric Miller | Content Creator & Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Eric Miller and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Eric, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
There are several factors that play into my decision between moving forward and giving up. Truthfully, first and foremost, the decision takes deep self-reflection.

Millions of us deeply desire to achieve certain things in life, whether it be weight loss, graduating from college, starting a business, or mastering how to play the piano, to name a few. But the sad reality is that most people aren’t willing to put in the work to see these things through because the tasks at hand get too complicated, time-consuming, or lack a fun or exciting element that offers us immediate satisfaction.

So, oftentimes, when we quit, it’s for the wrong reasons. We shouldn’t quit because it’s too complicated, time-consuming, or mundane. These characteristics are standard on the path to success and achievement. Instead, we should ask ourselves before starting something new if we are willing to put in the hard work and long hours to see things through to the end.

If the answer is no, then we shouldn’t even waste our time in the first place. However, if you decide to pursue a goal, you must emotionally prepare for all of what’s coming and see it through. In my opinion, this is the way more of us will be successful. But concerning quitting, there are a few good reasons to do so.

If you’ve done all of the research about something you wanted to pursue but then realize in the middle of the pursuit that there are other elements that don’t interest you or that you don’t want to deal with, it’s okay to take a step back. For example, let’s say you enroll in a culinary arts school to learn french cuisine. If you later discover that part of your matriculation process is to fly to France to study abroad for a few weeks, and you have a deathly phobia of flying, then quitting is understandable.

Quitting may also be acceptable if you lose passion for something. For example, I was obsessed with real estate development for the longest time. In fact, I still am. As such, I thought it would be a great idea to pursue a real estate development career as a Project Manager. I did everything I could to reach that goal and succeeded. However, I realized that particular job did not inspire me once I was in the role. The tasks didn’t remotely interest me, and my mind was not positively stimulated, so I eventually decided to walk away from that position.

Another reason to quit is once you realize your tactics and plans to achieve something just will not work. Not to confuse this with simply doing the wrong thing, but rather doing the right thing yet still coming up short. For example, if you take your passion for collecting antique writing instruments and try to start a podcast on the topic after you’ve done everything in your power to promote it and get no real traction, cutting the cord isn’t a bad thing.

It took me a long time to adapt these principles, but I saw much more success once I did. I had all of the excuses in the book and would then wonder why I wasn’t successful. It was often because I quit too early or shouldn’t have quit at all. There have only been a small number of times when quitting made sense. The other times were out of weakness and unwillingness to see my vision through.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m involved in a handful of entrepreneurial endeavors, but I spend most of my time working on my blog, www.BusinessCreditBlitz.com. My blog covers various topics from entrepreneurship, motivation, money saving and investing, online business tools, and how to build business credit.

What sets my blog apart from others is that, in many cases, I’m offering a perspective from someone who has actually tried and succeeded in things that are written about on the website, offering a real perspective rather than a general opinion. As such, I can speak to specific topics on a higher level that research alone won’t allow me to accomplish.

I’m most proud of the fact that the blog came to fruition and has transformed into what it is today. Initially, the domain was used just to promote a course I created, but I realized I had much more to offer, so I also pivoted to provide highly useful content that will help current and aspiring entrepreneurs to flourish in business.

I’m really excited about the blog’s direction and also about incorporating my journal series, which will give readers an inside look at my thought process and mindset during certain stages and processes in business while building my blog and brand. I’m also excited about the recent launch of my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDm71j76o5C4w-iMSoRNGsA) and how it will offer visual context to my website content.

Getting to where I am today was not easy. It took many failures and self-reflection to turn things around finally. I overcame failure by taking a close look at what caused the failure, whether it be improper strategies or quitting too soon. Once I could identify the issues causing my failures, I had to take a long look in the mirror and ask myself if I would accept failure or dig deep and do whatever it took to be successful. No matter how challenging and time-consuming the endeavor would be.

Often failure is nothing more than quitting too soon and having no purpose or “why” to keep moving forward. I’m proof that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. I used to have poor grades in high school and barely graduated. Furthermore, I constantly jumped in and out of new ventures and goals, retreating whenever things got too difficult. Fast forward, not only did I turn my education around and go on to attend UCLA, but I also later obtain my MBA. I also finally started seeing results in my entrepreneurial efforts after I stopped quitting and making excuses. Though the road to this point was rough, I’m proud to share the process and hope to make a difference in others’ lives.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend were visiting for a week-long trip, we’d eat anywhere along the strand in Manhattan Beach, visit the Broad, the Getty, and the Getty Villa, and attend a Rams, Dodgers, or Laker game (depending on the season). We’d also hike up to the Griffith Observatory, chill on Carbon Beach in Malibu, see a play at Pantages Theatre, eat breakfast at Blu Jam Cafe, grab something healthy from Kreation, and eat some good Mexican food from either El Compadres, Javier’s or Red O. Also, there are many great music venues, so I’d hope to watch one of our favorite artists perform.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are many people I want to dedicate my shoutout. First and foremost, my mom and dad. They have always inspired me and encouraged me to be great and not settle for average. Their love and support through the toughest times in life have meant the world to me and have shaped my development.

Next, I have to thank all of my friends and family. A big shoutout to Cory for always being an ear when I need to talk, a voice when I need grounding, and unwavering support through nearly decades of friendship. Martel for always infusing me with positivity, support, and loyalty and for being selfless – willing to give his last and put his heart on the line for anyone he loves. To my brother from another, Andrew, for sharing in my big dreams and goals, for being a constant supporter, for being with me in the trenches, and for your selflessness. To Josh for having the kindest soul and unconditional love for his friends and family and for all the goofy times, we’ve had growing up. To Roman for keeping the laughs on one hundred, offering a perfect balance between goofiness and seriousness, and being a strong advocate and supporter of all of my efforts. Nolan for his constant genuine effort to lend a hand when he can, advocating for my advancement, and for inspiring me to take action in light of his own actions. To Steph for being my number-one supporter, encouraging me to keep going despite how difficult things get, and believing in me to achieve any endeavor I set my sights on. To the twins, Kathy and Renee, for the constant love and unique mix of personalities. To Rod for being a good example of what success is like. To LaVell for always showing family support and love. To all of my nieces and nephews, you are the real ones! And last, but certainly not least, to my daughter, Penelope, for not only grounding me and allowing me to tap into what true love is but also for being the center of my motivation and purpose. I love you.

Lastly, I want to shout out a few authors/public figures that have inspired me and kept me on track. Eric Thomas for the motivational speeches that fire me up daily and got me through many times I wanted to give up or take my foot off the gas. To Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass, Brandon Burchard, author of Motivation Manifesto, and Og Mandino, author of The Greatest in the World. And David Goggins, author of Can’t Hurt Me, for giving me that fire and extra push I need to sustain my motivation to achieve my goals without retreating.

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