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August 29, 2007
How Did You Become an Entrepreneur?
I have a question for you, especially if you are an entrepreneur. But, even if you aren't, I would like you to consider the question. And then, please take a moment and post a comment to tell readers about your story. Please be sure to include a url where people can reach you.
The question is, "How did you become an entrepreneur?" I think it's a marvelous question. You see, the journey an entrepreneur takes is both exciting and nerve wracking. It can be fulfilling as well as boring. There are times when you want to give up, but anyone who achieves lasting success knows that success and failure go hand in hand.
Given the economic climate we live in today, I think entrepreneurship is the only way you can truly control your own destiny. It's too easy to get stuck in a job and be afraid to move on. As an entrepreneur, that's a luxury you can't afford.
So, please post a comment and share your story. Please limit your story to about 100 words. Don't write a novel, but give us a sense of how you got started, what prompted you to set out on your own, and what motivated you to finally start the journey. And for others, what's holding you back from starting a business? What are you afraid of?
Priscilla Palmer posted an interesting commentary on whether entrepreneurs are born or made. She writes:
"They make the decision to start their own business. Many things may contribute to this decision, some examples include; a feeling that it’s the most secure way to make money, a dream they want to pursue, they may feel they would be a letdown to their family if they took a regular job, they might want to work from home, or maybe they just hate working for other people."
You have until October 31st to post your comments and then I will close the comments. So, please take a moment now to take action!
August 29, 2007 at 06:11 AM in Business, Business Networking, Entrepreneurs, Goals | Permalink
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I became an entrepreneur by default. Becoming a Coach wasn't my idea, it was my son's surgeon who challenged me into this role, and it was totally foreign to me. I loved it. Then I morphed my work from Coach in health care to policy. From there was asked to join a group of national consultants. That worked for me. I did what I loved but was a part of a group, so not yet an entrepreneur. In 1999 there was a blurb about me in Fast Company Magazine. One of their featured people called me and said "Start on your own. Why are you making a name for someone else?" That was it. I started A Better Perspective the next day and never looked back. I realized I couldn't do the depth of work I am presently doing if I was under someone else's umbrella.
Rick if you liked the quote from my website that said "The way to get started is to stop talking and begin doing", then here's another one for you "People become who they might be when they let go of who they are" Thus evolves the entrepreneur.
Comment received by email from Donna Karlin and posted for her. -Rick Cooper
Posted by: Donna Karlin | Aug 31, 2007 8:28:46 AM
Hi Rick,
I started my journey about six years ago when I bought my very own computer. I had read all those stories about people making money online, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I figured that starting an online business was so much cheaper than staring a brick-and-mortar business, so why not? People kept telling me that my art and jewelry was beautiful, so why not sell it online?
When I was laid off my job after 9/11, I decided that I wasn't going to depend on anyone else for a paycheck, so I got to work on building my business.
Well, fast forward six years and now I have 10 money-making blogs and a handful of websites! I'm working at home and finally living a dream ;)
Posted by: Maria Palma | Sep 2, 2007 2:08:09 PM
I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to augment my earnings on my day job. I have a hobby as an aquarist and people come to buy my fish, so I decided to start an ornamental fish business.
Do you know about the Young Entrepreneur Society from the www.YoungEntrepreneurSociety.com? Be inspired to take up entrepreneurship from successful entrepreneurs.
Posted by: Dorcas | Feb 10, 2008 4:59:31 PM
