What the World Needs Now Is More Entrepreneurs
March 4, 2009 by Paul Harvey
Filed under Online Colleges
Thinking about started your own business? It definitely has its benefits. For instance you don’t have to deal with a boss or company rules. Your time is flexible to spend with your family and take vacations. You can make as much or as little as you like with no one denying you a pay raise.
Most people when often frustrated with their day jobs imagine having their own business. They visualize having a life of luxury and nobody dictating where and when they work. But the real world begins to sink in once they realize it might take more work and dedication than they are willing to put in to have a successful business.
Since you have no boss you will be able to choose when you work. Be prepared to work at those times when you would rather be going out with friends or family. It could be the difference between success or failure. A business run from the internet can be the most distracting of all. The test of an entrepreneur is staying on task and focusing irregardless of what interruptions may come about.
Entrepreneurs will know what their goals are and what amount of work must be done each week to meet those deadlines. They are dedicated to their business as they would be to a hobby or sport. And putting in long hours in the beginning is perfectly ok as they are only focused on their end result and want to get there sooner than later.
Whether its work or play there seems to be no difference for a thriving entrepreneur. They often will sacrifice personal needs putting in long hours to fulfill what is needed for the company.
You might think that an entrepreneur is a risk taker that jumps into things for the thrill of it. Not so they take calculated risks and can easily say no when they see the odds stacked against them. Besides their money, their time and commitment must be carefully considered as well.
Even though they are strong in their desire to succeed they have no fear of failure. An entrepreneur can withstand the storms of what their business may face and move forward even when their business fails. Many an entrepreneur may have failed in school and got fired from a regular job. They may appear as people only focused on making money. When in fact money is a way to keep score and making a profit is the whole point of having a business. They may desire to be millionaires as they know that the more they have the more they can contribute to other people. They see a bigger picture and will have plenty for themselves as well as other opportunities to reach out and make a greater contribution to their community and world.
Most people just want to work and collect a paycheck and watch TV. They are only concerned about their 4 and no more. They may complain about their jobs and wanting their freedom but they only daydream about success and riches. An entrepreneur on the other hand may dream of success and riches but does whatever it takes to make those dreams a reality. And though they may appear to be greedy they are nothing but generous with their money, time and commitment. The question for you is do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and can you make the commitment to reach out beyond yourself to make a change for the better towards someone else? If your answer is yes then be prepared for hard work and great rewards.
