{"id":18314,"date":"2023-11-10T18:01:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18314"},"modified":"2023-11-09T21:14:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:14:25","slug":"entrepreneur-defined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/entrepreneur-defined\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Takes to Call Yourself a Real Entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These days, the term \u201centrepreneur\u201d is thrown around quite loosely. It seems like <strong>anyone with a taste for risk and a desire for leadership<\/strong> quickly labels themselves as an entrepreneur. However, true entrepreneurs are those who are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/grist.org\/business-technology\/mitch-lowe-enlists-an-army-of-zuckerbergs-to-save-the-planet-2\/\">making a positive impact on the planet<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexknapp\/2012\/11\/27\/spacex-billionaire-elon-musk-wants-a-martian-colony-of-80000-people\/\">exploring outer space<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/givingpledge.org\/\">donating generously to charitable causes<\/a>. The good news is, you don\u2019t have to be a billionaire to be considered an entrepreneur. In fact, financial wealth isn\u2019t a requirement at all.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201centrepreneur\u201d has its roots in the French verb <em>entreprendre<\/em>, which means \u201cto undertake.\u201d Delving even further back into the Sanskrit language, the word <em>anthaprerna<\/em> translates to \u201cself-motivation.\u201d These etymological origins perfectly encapsulate what an entrepreneur is: <strong>a self-motivated individual who willingly takes on responsibilities that extend beyond themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the Essence of Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<p>Being an entrepreneur isn\u2019t about amassing wealth or wielding power. Many entrepreneurs feel uncomfortable when they find themselves in a position where they have to manage others or relocate their office to a high-rise building. This discomfort stems from the entrepreneurial spirit, which thrives on <strong>resource constraints<\/strong> and the <strong>innovation that such limitations inspire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Harvard Business School Professor <strong>Howard Stevenson<\/strong> offers an insightful definition of entrepreneurship:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEntrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This means that entrepreneurship involves <strong>embracing your current circumstances<\/strong> while <strong>visualizing a brighter future, irrespective of your present conditions<\/strong>. Adding a keyword here, it\u2019s about assuming moderate risks to achieve that vision.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/entrepreneur-defined\/act-like-an-entreprenuer.jpg\" alt=\"act like an entreprenuer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\"><\/figure>\n<p>Entrepreneurship isn\u2019t a selfish endeavor. As business magnate <strong>Richard Branson<\/strong> eloquently stated in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/today\/post\/article\/20121030140136-204068115-what-is-your-definition-of-entrepreneur\">his LinkedIn article<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c\u2026to me, being an entrepreneur simply means being someone who wants to make a difference to other people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, an entrepreneur also aims to improve the overall quality and standard of life in society. <strong>What mission could be more noble than that?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Noble Path of Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<p>An entrepreneur contributes to society by creating jobs, advancing scientific knowledge, and solving pressing global issues. True entrepreneurs are not merely focused on their personal gains. While everyone aspires to improve their lives, entrepreneurs intentionally or unintentionally enrich not only their own lives but also the lives of countless others.<\/p>\n<h3>The Concept of Meta-Entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n<p>Although spiritual leaders, inventors, and philosophers do add value to people\u2019s lives, they are <strong>not entrepreneurs<\/strong> in the strictest sense. Their contributions are often theoretical rather than practical, and thus, their work doesn\u2019t directly improve the quality of life for others.<\/p>\n<p>These individuals are better described as <strong>meta-entrepreneurs<\/strong>. They provide invaluable guidance and knowledge for future generations of entrepreneurs. For example, the philosopher Socrates, as a meta-entrepreneur, may have indirectly influenced greater societal changes than any single entrepreneur could have.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/entrepreneur-defined\/meta-entreprenuers.jpg\" alt=\"meta entreprenuers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\"><\/figure>\n<p>Meta-entrepreneurs lay the informational groundwork that entrepreneurs can utilize to add tangible, practical value to society. However, it\u2019s crucial to distinguish between the two: an entrepreneur is the practical embodiment of the theoretical principles put forth by the meta-entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<h2>Entrepreneurship: Beyond a Mere Job<\/h2>\n<p>One could argue that any individual who performs their job with dedication and skill is adding value to society. Professions like doctors, educators, and even politicians do contribute to enhancing the quality of life for the community.<\/p>\n<p>However, these professionals cannot be labeled as entrepreneurs. They don\u2019t assume the responsibilities of others and operate within the boundaries of their respective professions. They have jobs and follow rules \u2013 rules often established by entrepreneurs or meta-entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/entrepreneur-defined\/young-entrepreneur.jpg\" alt=\"young entreprenuers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Entrepreneurship is not a job.<\/strong> An entrepreneur sets up the framework for improving both their life and the lives of others. Media mogul Ted Turner encapsulated this idea well:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMy son is now an \u2018entrepreneur.\u2019 That\u2019s what you\u2019re called when you don\u2019t have a job.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Do You Qualify as an Entrepreneur?<\/h2>\n<p>The answer depends on the context. If you\u2019ve built a family and ensure its members are responsible, contributing citizens, you could be considered a \u201csocial entrepreneur.\u201d However, in the economic sense, you\u2019re an entrepreneur only if your business meets at least one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It creates jobs.<\/li>\n<li>It delivers valuable products or services.<\/li>\n<li>It generates wealth for more than just yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interestingly, you can\u2019t claim the title of entrepreneur if you once owned a business that either went bankrupt or was sold. Being an entrepreneur is more than a job title; it\u2019s a continuous state of being. <strong>You either embody entrepreneurship in the present moment, or you don\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Becoming an Entrepreneur<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not currently an entrepreneur, you might be wondering what it takes to become one. According to billionaire <strong>Richard Branson<\/strong>, all you really need is a compelling idea and a zest for life:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhen I started with Student Magazine, I didn\u2019t even know what an entrepreneur was. I was simply passionate about protesting against the Vietnam War and having some fun in the process. If that meant becoming an entrepreneur, then so be it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/entrepreneur-defined\/richard-branson.jpg\" alt=\"richard branson\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Is it truly that simple? Yes, absolutely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Dreaming Big<\/h2>\n<p>Entrepreneurship is essentially <strong>a journey to realize your dreams<\/strong>. While I often get labeled as a serial entrepreneur, I don\u2019t necessarily identify with that term. I believe that the moment you label yourself as an entrepreneur, you risk losing your drive and ambition.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/entrepreneur-defined\/dream-big.jpg\" alt=\"dream big\" width=\"1000\" height=\"722\"><\/figure>\n<p>As previously mentioned, entrepreneurship isn\u2019t a job or a title; it\u2019s a continuous state of chasing your dreams. It\u2019s about wanting to turn those dreams into reality, which is why you need to <em>be<\/em> an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p>To conclude, I\u2019ll share this inspiring quote from the legendary <strong>Walt Disney<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAll our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, the term \u201centrepreneur\u201d is thrown around quite loosely. It seems like anyone with a taste for risk and a desire for leadership quickly labels themselves as an entrepreneur. However, true entrepreneurs are those who are making a positive impact on the planet, exploring outer space, or donating generously to charitable causes. 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