Focus on Yourself, then your Business
This week I started a course on entrepreneurship to learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and whether I am willing to commit to that. Well, I think I am going to get even more than I asked for, and that is exciting!
In summary, this week I learned that an entrepreneur has to focus on themselves first in order to be successful in their entrepreneurial journey. One must decide what they want to achieve, what problem they want to solve, and what skills and gifts they can leverage to build a successful business. They must have or work to obtain characteristics of a successful business person.
This week I discovered that many of the thoughts and attitudes I have toward my career are reflective of those of an entrepreneur. They shuck safety in the pursuit of an ideal, they embrace and attack opposition, and the good ones want to improve the world rather than exploit it. They need to be passionate about whatever they do, otherwise they will likely fail. A very essential characteristic of an entrepreneur is that they go and do. One may plan all they want, but they don't become successful until they act. You must experiment, taking thoughtful risks, leading to learning and growth which can be put to use in the next experiment. I feel like these are attributes which I posses.
I take measured and thoughtful risks, shirking fear and trepidation. I often ask myself, "what could go RIGHT?" when facing hesitation. Every mistake or loss is a learning experience to be treasured. If you don't act, you have already failed.
Some things I need to learn:
In summary, this week I learned that an entrepreneur has to focus on themselves first in order to be successful in their entrepreneurial journey. One must decide what they want to achieve, what problem they want to solve, and what skills and gifts they can leverage to build a successful business. They must have or work to obtain characteristics of a successful business person.
This week I discovered that many of the thoughts and attitudes I have toward my career are reflective of those of an entrepreneur. They shuck safety in the pursuit of an ideal, they embrace and attack opposition, and the good ones want to improve the world rather than exploit it. They need to be passionate about whatever they do, otherwise they will likely fail. A very essential characteristic of an entrepreneur is that they go and do. One may plan all they want, but they don't become successful until they act. You must experiment, taking thoughtful risks, leading to learning and growth which can be put to use in the next experiment. I feel like these are attributes which I posses.
I take measured and thoughtful risks, shirking fear and trepidation. I often ask myself, "what could go RIGHT?" when facing hesitation. Every mistake or loss is a learning experience to be treasured. If you don't act, you have already failed.
Some things I need to learn:
- how to make comprehensive plans which include a backup and an escape.
- how to utilize my network more effectively - how to appropriately communicate and ask for favors
- how to ask the right questions
I am excited for all of the tools I will gain going forward. I treasure independence, but advice from trusted friends is invaluable.
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