Not everyone will be entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship isn’t about just being a boss of your own, it’s about genuinely adding values while creating a means of livelihood for others. It is, however, worrisome that some people feel entrepreneurship is about starting any kind of business and making quick money.
If you show some of the signs below, there are great possibilities that you’re not an entrepreneur:
1. You love your comfort zone
One of the unique traits of successful entrepreneurs is that they aren’t comfortable with their comfort zone. They are constantly taking calculated risks, as well as asking questions on how to solve problems and expand their horizons. If you find yourself locked up in your comfort zone, chances are you’re not prepared to be an entrepreneur.
2. You think it is a quick-money scheme
Entrepreneurs aren’t in a haste to make money, they strive to add value. They could appear slow, but they are progressing. So, if you think entrepreneurship is a quick money scheme, you should definitely have a rethink.
3. You procrastinate
Procrastination is the thief of time. If you find it extremely difficult to manage your time, it might be challenging to succeed as an entrepreneur. Agreed! There is no boss lurking behind you, so there is every tendency you want to lag. To address this, however, you should learn to prioritise and be disciplined in execution.
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4. No market strategy
Regardless of how fantastic your product is, a bad marketing strategy will limit its potential to drive sales. Even though understanding market dynamics can be very challenging, you need to up your game and equip yourself with skills that will give you a head start.
If you fit into the above categories, you might want to reconsider being an entrepreneur. The blood and sweat that goes into starting a business is not for the faint-hearted. If you can’t stand the heat, it will be best to put your talents to use by helping other startups take off or join an already well-established firm and add value.
Have you tried your hands at entrepreneurship and it proved unsuccessful? What was the experience like? What lessons can you share with your fellow Flexxers? The comment section is open for you!
Ahh. Number one was all me when I started out! I was super comfortable in my comfort zone and whenever there was an opportunity to do anything outside that, I’ll go far away from it.
But now I’m loving the progress and leaving that zone has been my greatest decision so far!
This is so me!