So, you wanna BE an Entrepreneur ?
then, here are 3 things you should BE ....
1. BE fanatical about efficiency
Any entrepreneur has to be super-efficient, on money, on efforts and most importantly - on time. Squeeze in those vital minutes when you are networking, ensure that you move on from that one individual who delivers long sermons extolling the virtues of his / her own idea or entrepreneurial experiences. You just don't have time.
Your energy levels, given the adrenaline cache, may seem deep. But, face it : your journey will be tiring. Conserve everything by being ruthless about what returns you get. Dont' just be efficient, be fanatical about efficiency.
2. BE an active listener
You will have to be ready to be lectured at : You will be told in no uncertain terms why something would be good / not so good for you. Your ask of an "opinion" from a mentor / advisor will bring forth a long extempore on topics ranging from the equivalent US market to what specific steps you should be taking. Hear out all of them : However, that does not mean you will act of them !
Your pivot / the elusive business "spark" will come from one of these conversations - when your gut / instinct will make you perk up and keep you awake in the night. Wait for this. It is serendipity at work and that happens only when you are actively listening.
3. BE unreasonable
You will be told that you are not a reasonable person : that is ok ! You are an entrepreneur and the reason you are one is probably your own expectations from life are unreasonable. If someone says a task will take 2 weeks, push for it to be done in 2 days. Oh, it is a quick couple of days worth of work ? Can it be done in an hour please ? I'm sure you get the drift. Use all the charm, the cajoling you can muster and even threaten if you must : Just get the stuff done in less time than imagined.
So, dear wannaBE entrepreneur, be what you want to be : just don't be wanting.
