What makes (or how do you become) a successful entrepreneur ?
Here are my thoughts …………
Everything starts with good sense of grass root entrepreneurship behavior. (long term vision and willingness to take risks)
I would exemplify it with a “smoothie recipe” :
- (1 cup) of an active and realistic strategic planning. (not the one you show to your banker)
- (1 cup) innovation. (if you find the rare one that refuses to follow rules even better)
- (1 cup) of unselfishness. (we all deserve a decent life and respect)
- (2 cups) of real leadership (tell them where to go and go with them)
Put everything into your visionary blender (your team) and hook up the power cord (knowledge) and enjoy it.
I hope you all like it !
Disclosure: “Side effects” may include the followings. Please see your doctor if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Denial,
- Lack of support,
- Paralysis,
- and resistance
Al the best
Edison Reis
Tags: entrepreneurial path, innovation, leadership, strategic planning, successful entrepreneur, unselfishness
May 29th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Very well said.
Here is a link to add to it.
http://management.floydsaunders.com/?p=40
May 29th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I love the smoothie recipe!
What makes a good entrepreneur? Knowing when to seek help is really important.
For example: You might be a great seamstress or engineer with no interest in accounting. You could be more productive, spend more time enjoying life, and leave the accounting to someone who actually enjoys doing it.
I will be arriving in Kelowna on 1 June and look forward to meeting OVES members.
Sue
May 29th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Very nice Edison !
Peter
May 29th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
To be successful you need Unicycle Logic.
1. Desire-What is your heart’s desire
2. Commitment to your goal-Write down each step and follow through by your goal date
3. Focus–don’t get side tracked or you’ll never accomplish the task at hand
4. Invisible Protection–You’ll need protection against the negative people telling you, you can’t do it.
5. Balance–Family, work, hobbies
6. Get up after each fall
7. Join a parade and show the world you did it!!
Wishing you your hearts desire
Barbara
http://www.unicyclelogic.net
May 30th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
If you want to become a successful entrepreneur, you must always think about money all the time and every second.
May 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Dear Edison,
In my opinion it starts with the abillity to identify opportunities to take them with both hands. A lot of other things that mark good entrepreneurs can be learned.
Kind regards,
Mark Wezendonk
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Great advise! I enjoyed reading it
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 pm
hard work, a fierce desire for independence and an incredible lack of common sense or fear!