Archive for February 23rd, 2007
10 reasons why I want to be an entrepreneur
February 24 – March 3 is a National Entrepreneurship Week. So far I have written quite a few blog posts on entrepreneurship in “What Makes Them Entrepreneurial?” series, read quite a few startup related articles and business books. But one thing, I never asked to myself in this effort towards entrepreneurial journey was, why I really want to be an entrepreneur? Why I always desire to start something on my own?
On this ‘auspicious’ occasion of entrepreneurship week, I tried to find an answer to this question. Here are my motivations and objectives to become an entrepreneur:
Because I want:
- To change the world by true innovation and solving critical problems.
- To add values to users’ lives by making things better which used to be just good enough.
- To apply my vision, passion, potential and extra energy in a good cause.
- To learn, learn and learn.
- To generate more challenging employment opportunities.
- To create a dynamic work culture and an ethical organization.
- To build, lead and work with a smart and intelligent team.
- To make more money and generate extra wealth.
- To donate that extra money and wealth to non profit organizations.
- To live a meaningful and challenging life.
I am not sure whether will I be able to accomplish all these objectives in one entrepreneurial effort or not but the idea is to keep working on it throughout the long run. I am going to post this top 10 list in my cubicle, which will help me to stick to my objectives.
I am sure you must be having your own reasons to become an entrepreneur. Please feel free to share it as it might benefit others to learn if they are missing something.
You have a very innovative and challenging entrepreneurship week!
