12 Signs You Were Born To Be An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs come with a thicker skin in general. The world scoffs and scorns and questions them more often than not. Creativity is not limited to skills like painting or writing but could very well be the bent of mind one needs to efficiently problem solve.
Although one can argue that entrepreneurship can be taught, there are some unique traits that certain people are born with, which can also point to the entrepreneurship route from a very early age. If you¡¯ve always felt like you had it in you but have never given entrepreneurship a shot thus far, maybe this post could serve as a ready reckoner of sorts for you. Watch out for the signs, and don¡¯t forget us when you own your own multi-million dollar company - Ka-ching!
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1. When an idea excites you, you tend to dream, breathe, and eat only that
Yes, some might call it obsessive, but you call it driven.
2. You are drawn to excitement like a moth to a flame
The thought of a staid 9-5 job has never appealed to you, even though it does promise a more stable lifestyle.
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3. You have never been too bothered about what others think of you
¡°Entrepreneurs come with a thicker skin, in general. The world scoffs and scorns and questions them more often than not, and it takes some serious strength to soldier on despite the scepticism¡±, opines Sharanya Iyer, Founder of TrulyNoMadly, a successful travel blog.
4. You¡¯re not lazy at all, but you want to work when YOU want to work!
The concept of working as per stringent office hours or deadlines set by others doesn¡¯t sit well with you. One can call this insubordination or simply just another way of working.
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5. You¡¯re always thinking ahead of the curve
Your next big idea is almost always swimming in your head; and if it¡¯s not, that leaves you frustrated.
6. You have a big risk-taking appetite
Tanisha Deshpande, Business Development Consultant, firmly believes, ¡°Most entrepreneurs have a commendable ability to brace the unknown and be secure nonetheless. The ability to walk away from your comfort zone is necessary to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship.¡±
7. You know how to bounce back
It¡¯s not easy to fail, but you¡¯ve always had a deep understanding about how failure is part of the process. When things don¡¯t go your way, you do struggle and rethink everything, but you also bounce back with more fervour.
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8. You are not afraid to lead
This means taking bouquets and brickbats in equal measure. Nimoli Shah, PR Consultant, says ¡°Leadership is a very important trait for an entrepreneur to have. If you can¡¯t be a good leader and lead your team to follow your vision, your company will not succeed. Having the ability to delegate jobs to the right people is also very crucial. You need to be realistic about the areas you personally excel in, but you also need to know the areas where you need help and shouldn¡¯t shy away from hiring the right people for the job.¡±
9. You are a creative individual
Creativity is not limited to skills like painting or writing, but could very well be the bent of mind one needs to efficiently problem solve. The idea being that creativity is a way of life rather than a set list of skill sets.
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10. You are good at networking
Although debatable, since all entrepreneurs do not fall under the ¡®people¡¯s person¡¯ category, it definitely is a big plus in entrepreneurship. Being good at networking can really take you places in today¡¯s day and age, and could very well provide the leverage that your business needs, especially in the beginning.
11. You are willing to learn
It¡¯s one thing to be the captain of the ship, it¡¯s a whole different thing to learn to sail while out at sea. Learning is an integral part of entrepreneurship because you will be faced with contingencies that you didn¡¯t prepare for. The market climate will bring unforeseen challenges and you will have to pick up skills and learn lessons along the way to stay afloat.
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12. We¡¯ve tried our best to stay away from clich¨¦s, but you are a dreamer
You are always dreaming of how life, and your work could be bigger, better, and more fulfilling. What you do is who you are. You¡¯ve never been someone who is comfortable for too long with things as they are. You challenge the paradigm, and push the envelope every chance you get. But even before you do it, you dream it.
