To truly understand the entrepreneurial spirit we need to get into the minds of successful entrepreneur. It is here where we find the 5 characteristics of an entrepreneur. And it is here where we learn that the entrepreneurial spirit isn't something that can be taught, but instead, it is something that is developed from within. A person with an entrepreneurial spirit shifts the locus of control from outside him or herself to inside themselves. They drive themselves to succeed and are highly motivated to achieve something when others are afraid to take a risk. They don’t wait for someone else to start. They are self-starters. However, contrary to popular opinion they just don’t jump at things that fancy them. They are calculated risk takers. An entrepreneurial spirit develops in those individuals who can demonstrate a genuine passion for building something great and those who are willing to push themselves to the limit to achieve their goals. Here are five characteristics that represent those with an entrepreneurial spirit. 1. They Are Deeply Passionate Passionate people know what it's like to completely understand a subject and are willing to dive deep into their understanding of the subject. People with an entrepreneurial spirit are genuinely passionate about the problems they are trying to solve and are energized by any challenges they face in their pursuit. 2. They Are Always Questioning The average individual hardly ever considers how ordinary, everyday things can be improved. Those who have an entrepreneurial spirit can't help but try and find ways to improve the ordinary. They continually question why things are done the way they are and enjoy bucking the system to make necessary changes to succeed. 3. They Are Optimistic To be entrepreneurial is, by nature, to be optimistic. People who possess an entrepreneurial spirit don't waste their time thinking about what they aren't able to do, but instead, see the possibilities in everything. When you are first starting a business, the odds are strongly against you becoming successful, but by remaining optimistic, you can overcome challenges and survive setbacks along the way. 4. They Take Calculated Risks Along with being optimistic, entrepreneurs are predisposed to a high tolerance for risk. Rather than jumping blindly into action, those with an entrepreneurial spirit make calculated moves while understanding that they don’t have a guarantee of succeeding. Successful entrepreneurs also can work autonomously and can be decisive. The entrepreneurial path isn’t always clear, so you have to be able to stay agile and adept in a high degree of ambiguity. 5. They Take Action Above any other characteristic, those with an entrepreneurial spirit know when to execute on their ideas. You have to be able to go out and act on your plans to get real, honest feedback. This is because your ideas are meaningless until they are acted on. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you realize that the execution of your ideas is everything when it comes down to your success. Not everyone will be successful as an entrepreneur. It is essential to possess these five characteristics of an entrepreneurial spirit if you want to succeed in your business. The flip side of being entrepreneurial is ensuring that systems and processes are in place to get the job done. Often the entrepreneur isn’t the person to wear both of these hats. If your strength is one of an entrepreneur and not a manager, then I highly recommend you hire a manager and delegate the managerial tasks to her. Then let her manage, while you provide the entrepreneurial leadership. Thank you for reading, Richard Fontanie
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Richard P. Fontanie
6/22/2023 01:38:21 pm
Thank you for your comment Oliver
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