Want to become a successful entrepreneur?
Change your mindset and start thinking like one by asking these six secret questions they ask themselves!
Based in part on research by Dr. Saras Sarasvathy, a professor at the University of Virginia, the following common themes emerged after interviewing serial successful entrepreneurs of companies worth $200 million to $6.5 billion. This set of questions, adapted from her research, outline how budding entrepreneurs can use entrepreneurial thinking to increase the likelihood their new endeavor has the best possible chance for success.
One: What have I got that can get me started today?
Far too many people never move from wantrepreneur (or wanting to own their own business) to actually becoming an entrepreneur. They get caught in the trap of “I’m just not ready yet.” phase. By constantly waiting just one more day, just one more week, many hopeful entrepreneurs never actually get started. Successful entrepreneurs get just get started. They utilize what they already have available to advance a new business idea and don’t wait for the future.
Take Action: Examine the resources you have available right now. For example what skills, people, and experiences are currently at your disposal that can help get you started on your new business idea or venture? Get started with the resources you currently have and don’t wait.