What makes an entrepreneur tick? This is something that I really am excited to
know about. I have begun my mentor
studies this week as well in the book, So
You Want to Be an Entrepreneur? by Jon Gillespie-Brown. I’m really excited to dive into more of what
makes ME tick. How can I just improve MY
life through my entrepreneurial spirit?
How can I persevere in my school work, in my writing, in my parenting,
and in my everyday living?
One of the readings was
asking the question: Are entrepreneurs born or made? The writer asks a group of seasoned
entrepreneurs about the characteristics, skills, and luck within this career
path. Within the “skill” set, these
skills mentioned are ones I recognize in myself.
• “Being able to
communicate clearly.”
• “Listening and
questioning customers.”
• “Being a problem
solver; thinking.”
• “Being curious enough to uncover and unravel the
strategies of competitors.”
I’m not much of a
problem solver, but being a mom teaches this principle since I was decent at
math, but not the best at it.
Within the
character section, perseverance is spoken of at the very beginning with a quote
by Calvin Coolidge, “Nothing in this world will take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and
determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always
will solve the problems of the human race.”
This really stuck with me because no matter what we do, no matter what
we decide to do, we have to have the persistence to stick with it. It’s fun seeing the different things that my
children are trying out to see what they like right now. But the best thing is to see the perseverance
in my 9 year old with her art and writing skills. She is a reader, but decided a few weeks ago
to write a book and she updates us on what chapter she has recently
written. I’m excited to see her stick
with it to finish it!
In another reading on
perseverance, President James E. Faust states, “We need to carry on and endure
to the end.”
Going on to the last
bit from the first reading, luck. This
is what one entrepreneur said about luck, “You can be the luckiest person on
earth, but when luck comes to someone who is unprepared or lacking in
character, or sees money as the most important thing in life, nothing good ever
comes of it.” For me, this sound advice
really helps me see things a bit differently.
Yes, money is something that is needed, but it shouldn’t be what runs
our lives. If we let money run our
lives, we won’t be able to get away from it.
What we do with our money is up to us, but if it controls us, our
options are limited. If we can see the
potential in an idea and not be scared to take the risk by being prepared for
the unknown, luck can be our friend instead of our downfall.
Readings:
Are Successful Entrepreneurs Born or Made? Acton Guide
Perseverance by James E. Faust
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