Just guts aren’t enough to make the transition from an employee to an employer. It always takes more than that. Being an entrepreneur is all about mindset and conviction that comes with one’s thought process. So, how one can become an entrepreneur from an employee? Which traits are essential to be a potential entrepreneur? Not that difficult as it sounds. Let’s find out.
Audacity
Am I really willing to risk the pay-cheque coming in at the end of the month? That’s the question one needs to ask himself/herself when thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. The fear of not getting a constant pay-cheque can stop one from realizing the true potential of dreams. One needs to learn to be okay with the inconsistent inflow of money and not get anxious about it.
Strategy
A strategy, a clear vision, and clear goals are the things that can help a person, travel the path of entrepreneurship successfully. If one thinks he/she cannot survive the failure at the beginning, then he/she is going to fail eventually. Having strong goals and strategy can help one overcome the negative thoughts about the failure.
Discipline
This is something that is very important when one begins the voyage of entrepreneurship. Being an entrepreneur, one needs to work 24*7. There is no ‘shut shop’ at 7 for entrepreneurs. Some people work better in a structured environment, while some work in unstructured. Thus, only disciplined people can survive the downs and problems, entrepreneurship throws at them.
Pragmatic
One just cannot quit his/her job and say hey, now what am I going to do? What am I passionate about? What is it that I want to get out for every single day? – That is what will drive him/her. One cannot sustain if he/she don’t know how to be realistic about the goals and dreams. Sacrosanct is having a very clear roadmap and sticking to it.
Passion
Recognizing one’s strength and passion is very crucial for entrepreneurs. Every entrepreneur has their own strong areas and challenges. Thus, the key to success is to recognize that and look for things that would compliment them. Passion will always play an important role in a long journey.
These traits are not the standard one, but possessing them might just help an employee be an employer. However at the end, reaching the milestone will only depend on the person who will be paving the road for entrepreneurship.
