Steve Blank Why Entrepreneurs Start Companies Rather Than Join Them
As a single entrepreneur I had a philosophy of, “ I live to work ” – nothing was more exciting or important than my job. Now with kids it had become, “ I work to live .” I still loved what I did as an entrepreneur but I wasn’t working only for the sheer joy of it, I was also working to provide for my family and a longer term goal of retir
... See moreSteve Blank • Steve Blank Epitaph for an Entrepreneur
The point is: entrepreneurs create value. They create jobs and they make money. But that’s not easy. A unique talent, coupled with hard toil, is what’s needed. Successful entrepreneurs are attuned to what they’re busy with. They have self-confidence and flair. Their need for success makes them restless and they don’t cower in the face of big risks.
... See moreCarié Maas • Jannie Mouton: And then they fired me
Typical wantrepreneur fears revolve around me, myself, and I. “What type of business should I start?” “Will people buy from me?” “What will my friends think if I fail?”