CHAPTER WHO IS
AN ENTREPRENUER?
Have you ever struggle with your entrepreneurship? Do you think
you need to be a rocket scientist or have a brilliant idea to begin as an
entrepreneur ? Do you ever doubt that you could turn to be an entrepreneur?
You are not alone in your thoughts. Even great successful entrepreneurs
like Steve Jobs had at one time struggled with their entrepreneurship and
their insecurities. Many real examples are found in the world who poured out
their pain, grief, anger, bitterness, depression and sorrow to the world. You
are not the first to wrestle with it, nor will you be the last.
Entrepreneurship is not complicated. We make it that way. This
is mainly due to our misappropriated pre-conception, value and false belief to
it. Everyone is gifted in some things. The real issue is whether we really know
our true inner self, passion and skill.
Before we tackle the art of entrepreneurship, let’s define its
true meaning. How would you define it? Here are very broad definitions which can
be found in the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Entrepreneurship is the act and art
of being an entrepreneur or one who
undertakes innovations or introducing
new things, finance and business acumen in an effort to transform innovations
into economic goods. This may result in new organizations or
may be part of revitalizing mature organizations in
response to a perceived opportunity. The most obvious form of entrepreneurship
is that of starting new businesses (referred as startup company); however, in recent years, the
term has been extended to include social and political forms of entrepreneurial
activity.
Entrepreneurial activities are
substantially different depending on the type of organization and creativity
involved. Entrepreneurship ranges in scale from solo projects (even involving
the entrepreneur only part-time) to major undertakings creating many job
opportunities. Many "high value" entrepreneurial ventures seek venture capital or angel funding (seed money) in order to raise capital to build the
business.
With the latest evolution, it is rather
clear and obvious that you need certain specific mindset to be an entrepreneur
so to speak. It is also very interesting to note that the 'entrepreneur' and
'employee' mindsets are very much different in term of its meaning and
perspective, but one is not necessarily better than the other. It boils down to
each individual preference and liking. Bear in mind that everyone is unique and
gifted in one way or the other.
Before we proceed further, we should seriously and honestly ask
ourselves whether we would want to be an entrepreneur being clear and
comfortable with our chosen definition and field of expertise.
The real attractive reward is that you would reap a lot of
freedom and would be able to live on your own terms?
If so, you are in the right place. I am about to introduce you
to a great good approach which will allow you to turn all possibilities to be
entrepreneur than you may have ever dreamed possible.
Here, I prescribed the digging deep
tool that got me so deeply rooted into the core of who I am, and what can
make me unshakable and unstoppable – the real and authentic me. This is
critically important for me to find out who I am really is, my passion and true
purpose on earth. One of the surest ways to ensure the healthy growth of the
endeavour I undertake is that I must truly enjoy what I am doing. Steve
Jobs.
Through the aid of the above tool, I was
able to uncover those blockages, letting go and move through my life’s challenges
to organically create a life of passion, autonomy , authencity and discover my
purpose filled life.
One more distinction we need to understand
deeply is with regards to an 'employee mindset' and being an employee.
Loads of employees have entrepreneurial mentalities that make them such great
workers who understand their bosses' perspective. They work as if they work for
themselves and they tend to obtain job satisfaction through certain achievement
and fulfillment, so to speak.
However, for those with
'employee mindset' usually less self-confidence and insecurity, that's why they
want job security much stronger than the earlier group. They want others to
create job for them and bestow it upon them. There's nothing wrong with having
a job. However, you must know where you truly belong to. This is to ensure that
you live life like you will never regret.
Once you discovered
your passion, you must not let anyone stop you from pursuing your dream. If you
have not, continue to explore till you find it. Don’t wait and stop. However,
if you have, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
