Are you considering entrepreneurship? If so (or even if you already have a business), this audio clip will help you determine if you are a born entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship can be an incredible adventure of creative self-discovery or a grueling journey of frustration and self-doubt. It all depends on whether or not you are a born entrepreneur.
If you are considering starting a business, assessing your entrepreneurial qualities beforehand can help you take the self-discovery route.
Why consider entrepreneurship?
Some people think starting a business is an excellent way to escape a nasty boss.
However, if escaping an undesirable situation is your primary objective, you will likely become the worst boss you’ve ever had because you will model what you have grown accustomed to.
Are you a born entrepreneur?
My entrepreneurial experience and decades as a career coach for entrepreneurs have helped me recognize some essential qualities born entrepreneurs possess.
I jokingly tell my clients I have X-ray vision for the entrepreneurial bone.
Being a born entrepreneur is not good or bad.
But clarifying what feels good before embarking on an entrepreneurial venture is good.
Entrepreneurial creativity
One of the most critical elements of the entrepreneurial personality is creativity.
This is not limited to artistry (painting, sculpting, dancing, etc.).
Entrepreneurial creativity is about trying new things, mapping uncharted territory, and being a problem-solver.
While I don’t like making unilateral judgments, this quality is so important that I am confident entrepreneurship is probably not a good fit for you if you don’t have it.
Let me explain…
Born entrepreneurs thrive in the uncertainty of creating something from nothing. They love the process of forging a path that did not exist before.
Entrepreneurs invent their businesses as they go!
To some people, that sounds terrifying. If you get sweaty palms when you think about this, it’s a sign that you are not a born entrepreneur.
Another essential quality of born entrepreneurs is their trust in themselves. They are willing to take risks and try things even if they know they may not work. They find satisfaction in finding a way, and to them, this is one of the most satisfying parts of entrepreneurship.
Conversely, entrepreneurship could be a recipe for frustration and misery for someone unsure about taking risks.
To sum things up, here are some essential qualities of the born entrepreneur:
- Loves to try/create new things
- Takes risks (and isn’t afraid to “fail)
- Trusts themself
- Enjoys finding “creative solutions” to problems
So– are YOU a born entrepreneur?
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