Comments on: Think Like an Entrepreneur

By: keithtrivitt

keithtrivitt — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:25:07 +0000

Heather – Great point about having just a hint of entrepreneurial spirit, without completely going off the deep end (obviously, when I saw “going off the deep end,” I don't mean that starting your own firm is a bad thing ). And I think that's what Stuart Foster was getting at when he said it's great to have the spirit of an entrepreneur, but we need to keep that tempered some so we don't start creating ideas and strategies that are too far away from our intended goals.

Thanks for chiming in, and as always, good luck with the business!

By: JGoldsborough

JGoldsborough — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:00:53 +0000

Interesting question, Keith. And great post. I think some people are born with the desire to try new things and never take no for an answer. I'd call those people leaders.

But I also think entrepreneurial spirit, like anything else, can be learned, even if those who learn it aren't quite as good at calling it up as those genetically predisposed.

Come to think of it, I think learning is a fundamental component of entrepreneurial spirit itself. People who are content with doing things just one way often run into their own egos that won't let them believe another way, possibly someone else's way, might provide a better solution.

You have to be eager to learn and willing to fail to be entrepreneurial. But being those two things also makes you willing to succeed and unwilling to be complacent.

Ok Heather, I rambled too . My bad. Thought provoking post. Thanks, Keith. What do you all think?

By: keithtrivitt

keithtrivitt — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:25:07 +0000

Thanks for chiming in, and as always, good luck with the business!

By: JGoldsborough

JGoldsborough — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:00:53 +0000

Interesting question, Keith. And great post. I think some people are born with the desire to try new things and never take no for an answer. I'd call those people leaders.

But I also think entrepreneurial spirit, like anything else, can be learned, even if those who learn it aren't quite as good at calling it up as those genetically predisposed.

You have to be eager to learn and willing to fail to be entrepreneurial. But being those two things also makes you willing to succeed and unwilling to be complacent.

Ok Heather, I rambled too . My bad. Thought provoking post. Thanks, Keith. What do you all think?

By: keithtrivitt

keithtrivitt — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:49:02 +0000

Stu – Good point re: spirit vs. thinking like an entrepreneur. Though I do think that just simply having the spirit of something (in this case – an entrepreneur) isn't enough to move you forward in some cases. Often thinking like one, in terms of strategies, tactics, goals, etc. – in small doses – is useful to get things moving and potentially get out of a rut.

I know I often use this tactic when I am in a rut with some of my work, and it seems to work pretty well for me.

Thanks for chiming in, especially since you have one of the best entrepreneurial spirits I know!

By: Stuart Foster

Stuart Foster — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:20:54 +0000

Spirit, yes.

Thinking like one? Extremely dangerous…especially given that 90% of them fail.

By: heatherwhaling

heatherwhaling — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:36 +0000

Excellent question! I've worked with lots of talented, effective PR people who would probably never think about going out on their own. But, those people also demonstrated some of the characteristics you identify in this post. So, maybe people can have some hints of the entrepreneurial spirit, without having totally caught the bug?

For many, the risk of owning their own business is too great. As someone who just started her own company, the risk was somewhat intimidating, but now that I've actually made the leap, I love it. I'm not one of those people who always knew they just want to “own stuff.” But, looking back, I guess I've always displayed some of those characteristics you mention. It was just a matter of putting it all together.

Sorry for the long, rambling answer … thought-provoking question.

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By: keithtrivitt

keithtrivitt — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:59:55 +0000

For those who are reading this post today, what do you think: Can entrepreneurial spirit be learned or is it simply genetic?

Chime in!

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