But this life is not a bed of roses. In fact, far from it.
A life of entrepreneurship might appear as smooth as a highway. In reality though, it’s a long winding road filled with potholes. Smooth tarmac occasionally appears for a few miles, before it reverts to the winding potholed road. Entrepreneurship is a marathon in times when even a sprint feels like an eternity.
If you are an entrepreneur, you know the bite. There is nothing else in the world that you would rather do. This is one of the few addictions which make you better.
But what if you want to be an entrepreneur, but don’t know what to do? Below is an infographic which will help you answer that question for yourself. It will also help you also design your own ideas and steps to become a good entrepreneur. By a good entrepreneur, I mean one who knows what she wants to do, and succeeds at it.
Failure is glorified today. That has its pros and cons. Please don’t get me wrong. I have immense respect for people who have failed, because they tried. But when people fail often and call themselves serial entrepreneurs, it makes me wonder whether we have got the idea of entrepreneurship wrong.
Like anything in life, entrepreneurship is fatal if you take the plunge without learning how to swim. Yes, you will learn hands on. But success without preparation is as rare as you being applauded for below par work.
Engage with people at your job. Understand the crux of every process. Makes notes of what is good and what isn’t. Do this while keeping an eye on your ultimate goal – being a good entrepreneur. Your job will also teach you resilience, something needed in abundance in entrepreneurship.
Your job might appear meaningless, but it is a platform to sharpen your skills. Give it your best. Your dreams are waiting for you to achieve them.
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About the author:
Vishal is the founder of Aryatra, a venture which helps individuals improve their productivity and live more fulfilled lives. He also is a digital marketing consultant helping businesses generate revenue from their online presence.
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ramji yahoo
contribute to society thru management audits, cost audits
Motivational one, but should we infirm the venture to our current employer or no
17 Mar 2016, 07.53 PM
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Vishal Kataria
Ramji, if you think your current employer is supportive you can. But do consider that informing them can also lead to them thinking you're not giving your job your best when the times get tough.
3 Apr 2016, 06.30 PM |
Aniket Jadhav
Thankyou for sharing this article. It has helped me think in a different way.
17 Mar 2016, 11.50 PM
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Vishal Kataria
Thanks Aniket. All the best.
3 Apr 2016, 06.31 PM |
Krishna Patil
Hi, thanks for sharing this article. I don't agree with the point regarding: You want to be your own boss then don't do it (entrepreneurship). What's wrong with it. I am continuing my job and working on a startup & have realized that it is fine if you want to be your own boss. It is just about am I willing to do everything that is required to make my start-up successful i.e. becoming a telecaller, Sales Executive, Customer Support Executive or doing any other role. But end of the day I do get a good feeling that I did this because I own this business, I am my own boss & it's in my hands to make the business successful.
18 Mar 2016, 11.11 AM
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Vishal Kataria
Thanks for your viewpoint Krishna. What I meant was that one shouldn't pursue entrepreneurship only because he wants to be his own boss. That generally means that he doesn't have a good idea or the tenacity to make it successful. You will be your own boss if you start a venture - it's inevitable. Just pursue it if you think there is a need in the market which you can address.
3 Apr 2016, 06.33 PM |