What Entrepreneurship Requires: Passion with Conviction
The element of being an entrepreneur is not the vision. It recognizes who you are and where you want to go, but without a vision on which to build, there is no question. Without vision, you perish. It acknowledges the process that accompanies a transformative metamorphosis. It recognizes the growth, openness, and sacrifices needed to achieve the desired result. Entrepenurer must be prepared to do everything necessary to be successful and know what is required. A certain sense of determination and quiet strength comes from an internal decision to move in the direction of your vision.
What entrepreneurship requires
You have to be an explorer. You have to climb a mountain. You have to use your mind as a tool. You have to read, you have to see, and you have to seek, listening and dreaming. Everything that entrepreneurs do is intellectual. They need to be objective and know the facts. Entrepreneurs are risk-takers. They see opportunities where others don’t see them. They seek out and recognize them. Entrepreneurs have a vision and a willingness to adapt to change. But this is not a solo venture. You need others to help you be successful. Organizations empower entrepreneurs and are a catalyst for the realization of dreams.
The Entrepreneur’s Vision
A transformative vision drives the entrepreneur. A change in thought, motivation, and emotion drives the entrepreneur. A passionate person who has a vision for success together with their team makes all the difference. They desire to succeed with a stated end in mind; they see an end-in-view. It does not matter how impossible the conditions seem. With the support and determination of the team, the entrepreneur can achieve their vision. Before the first step, the entrepreneur must have a clear, committed understanding of the desired result. They must understand the effects and mechanics of how that goal will be achieved. This vision should be coupled with passion and conviction.
The process to achieving success
This process of doing everything in your power to achieve your vision is not a linear process. It is not a test nor a retreat. Rather, it is a discovery and a struggle. Some people mistake a struggle for a roadblock or set of obstacles. They get frustrated because they do not see the way. A struggle or test is a form of challenge in which the person is forced to try different solutions and adapt to different scenarios. A struggle has nothing to do with obstacles. Obstacles are just the result. This struggle or test occurs when you have to accept a new vision or a new set of challenges. It is not easy. But every entrepreneur has to do this at some time. The choice is yours.
Letting go of fear
Convincing others of your vision Setting bold goals and learning from your mistakes. You take calculated risks having patience, allowing your vision to unfold possibilities. You believe in your work, knowing that the universe has a plan focus on your ability to change people and cultures, you are committed to making a lasting impact.
How to prepare for the journey
Knowing what you need to move towards your ideal state requires reflection and hard work. It requires personal introspection, study and practice, preparation, patience, and execution. Although some feel it is easier to start with little or no knowledge, you can see the wisdom of entering the entrepreneurial journey with the proper mindset. It would be best if you are prepared to learn on the fly, be open to changing your strategy as you go along, and be willing to adapt and grow with the changing needs of your audience and the times. No matter the goal, the journey is the best part. It is the path to new, larger views and unexpected discoveries.
Conclusion
Being an entrepreneur is like living an entire life without any parachute or safety net. It is challenging and different, but unlike any other, and all about having the courage to be an innovator and work toward a better life for yourself and others. To become an entrepreneur, one must have the courage to be their boss and to take responsibility for their own lives. The choice is yours to make, and I encourage you to pursue this path as I have. I find myself urging more and more entrepreneurs to be entrepreneurs as I see that many have concluded that they want to start their own business but have not gone further to learn more about how to succeed. If you are one of these people, I have given you two fundamental keys to success as an entrepreneur.
