Being an entrepreneur:What does it take?

Wanting to be a great Entrepreneur!!!  What does it take??? I have made a study, some discussions and the like. Well, there are many traits that are considered important for starting a venture- Being an entrepreneur. However, some of them are as follows:-

1.       Aptitude for learning and Growing

One of the most essential traits to be possessed by an aspiring entrepreneur is Aptitude for learning and Growth. Your learning acumen will help you to master the skills needed to learn and perform the task effectively and efficiently. This will help you to get things done promptly.

2.       Proven communicational skills

Sharing of what you know is important for being an entrepreneur. Exchanging of ideas and views regarding a particular business concern is always considered important in a corporate culture. Fluency in official language both written and spoken is a must. Powerful communication abilities will also help you to convince and motivate people.

3.       Courage

Yes it takes courage to really start something that you have been dreaming of. Great ideas and courage is usually an unusual combination. Many people possess good and innovative ideas but do not have enough courage to start the venture and vice-versa.

4.       Managing Stress

Needless to say, life confronts you with many ups and down. Be prepared for many punches and pinches. Work-load pressure, highly set targets, challenging working conditions etc. are the basics of the corporate culture. Many ambiguous situations may come in your way, crush and trash them!!!

5.       Perseverance

Many times in life, it is hard to consistently focus on what you want. Sometimes you might want to take a long break with regard to what you are doing!!! However, be focused; be passionate on what you do. Love what you do. Commitment, hard work, patience and endurance are must!

Imagine the results. A day will come when you can say, with a happy soul, Perseverance Pays!

6.       Team work and adaptability

Being a team player is a must for achieving what you really want. Learning to function in a team- setting is important as most of the times you have to work together with colleagues. Adopt yourself to the team as soon as possible. This will help you to commence your work activities in a lucid and effective way.

7.       Positive attitude and Optimistic

There is nothing wrong in being optimistic. Well said, “An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity”.  Being optimistic helps you to be more attached to your goal and encourages you to put an extra level of effort.

8.       Creativity

Developing of Greatest business ideas does not necessarily require highly commended Business Principles. Proliferation of finest business ventures have been attained just by tapping the business environment around us. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Learning from mistakes and applying them in an existing business environment helps you to be more creative.

9.       Work life balance

Balancing of work and life is one of the major contemporary work related challenges.  Being an entrepreneur may require you to put an extra effort, time and money in your venture. In the want of getting Successful, you may jeopardize your Work-life balance. So mastering to balance work along with family is also an essential factor that an enthusiastic entrepreneur must have.

10.   Endless Motivation

It is often said, self motivation is the best motivation! Being self-motivated and keeping your subordinates motivated is a challenging work. Visualizing of the target aim and longing to achieve the same may help you to derive motivation, adding optimistic approach and extra level of energy on your effort.

       

# What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

 (P:S -The ideas presented above are my personal views. Any kind of suggestions and corrections will be highly appreciated. )