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Can all of us become entrepreneurs?

5/6/2015

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“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda, Jedi Master

We’re channeling the wisdom of Yoda from Star Wars here in order to tackle the first big question in our month long focus on entrepreneurs. That question is…

Can all of us become entrepreneurs?

The answer is… It’s complicated! Fact is, not everyone can be their own boss. Ask any entrepreneur and they’ll tell you that you have to put a lot on the line to be an entrepreneur.

You have to be willing to lose things in order to make way for all of the things the universe is likely to be throwing your way.

Additionally, you need to have drive – The kind of drive that means you’re working into the early hours in the morning instead of sleeping or hitting the party scene with your besties.

Focus, commitment, self-belief and the ability to overcome fear… They’re all key ingredients any successful entrepreneur boasts.

Most importantly, you need to have a mindset in which you’re okay with being outside of your comfort zone. A lot.

This way of life isn’t for everyone: Some people enjoy routines, stability and not having to worry about how they’re going to transform an idea into more.

Some people just aren’t risk takers and that means they’re not cutout to be an entrepreneur. We’re talking about the kind of people who take calculated risks and are willing to back themselves when others wouldn’t.

When you look at the most successful entrepreneurs, they see beyond themselves. They’re big vision people… The kind of people who fail five times and get up six times.

Failure is part of the entrepreneurial journey. Often, what differentiates a successful person from everyone else, is their ability to pick themselves up and continue going when others would give up.

This is harsh but oh so true: It’s not going to get you far just by being ‘good at something.’ An entrepreneur is more than just talented… They have a business brain and while they don’t have all of the answers, they’re good at asking the questions they need to and digging until they find those answers.

They’re the kind of people who don’t just have an ‘idea’ – They’re the kind of people who have an idea, make sure it’s more than just a passing whim and do

whatever they need to in order to determine their ideal client and to make their business profitable.

Not to mention, these days, business is about so much more than making money – Organisations have a social and commercial responsibility and if you look at the most successful entrepreneurs, they always have a vision that’s bigger than themselves. They seek to change lives.

Finally, any entrepreneur needs to be good at networking and communicating. Even the most talented of people get help on their way up… Being able to make people listen to your message and having the ability to think outside yourself and ask how you’re going to help others first, is essential.

Why? Without people, you have no business.

So, let’s answer the question that’s front-and-centre: Can all of us become entrepreneurs?

Yes. Ultimately, anyone can do anything they set their mind to… But that doesn’t mean they should!

Before we go, here’s a 55-point checklist to grading entrepreneurs published on Forbes.com.

And don’t forget to check out our interviews with a selection of female entrepreneurs to discover how they’re making a difference.

What do you think? Can everyone be an entrepreneur (share your thoughts below)?

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