Comments on: Is entrepreneurship a state of mind or state of employment?

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:05:17 +0000

Thanks, Pam. Sadly, I’d been slacking a bit lately in these areas as a self-employed person. What a great way to fail… if I hadn’t gotten back on track! In any pursuit, it’s giving yourself opportunities to learn and grow that brings about progress.

By: Works In Progress

Works In Progress — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:02:44 +0000

Entreprenurial Blues

Ive been in a bit of a funk the past few days, and couldnt put my finger on why. My projects for clients are coming along well, Ive got a couple of leads that Im working on, and overall Im well ahead of my goals.
Thi…

By: Leo Archer

Leo Archer — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:00:31 +0000

Can being employed = being an entrepreneur?

When you conure up the image of an entrepreneur in your mind, who do you see? Odds are you see a person who has gone on her own and who, through sweat, tears and sheer determination to succeed, builds a

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:55:47 +0000

Great suggestions, I think the first and foremost on your list is the most important. The attitude with which you approach a challenge be it an entrepreneurial one or a personal one will determine how well you do. The people in our lives that seem not to get phased by the ups and downs of life have learned this (or they were born with chips in their head controlling their emotions)

By: Mark Ivey

Mark Ivey — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:42:50 +0000

Great post and comments. This week I wrote a post about a new book on former Intel CEO and business legend Andy Grove, bringing back memories of my nearly decade at that company. It was a brutal place for a former journalist/writer, but also a fascinating ride and great training ground for launching my own business in Silicon Valley. I do think it’s a mindset, and a heavy dose of persistance, discipline, and a lot more. The gravitational pull (starting with financial) back to the corporate mother ship is strong…But for those who persist and see their dreams come to life, the rewards are enormous…I’ve seen many of my friends at Intel get laid off recently–10,500 employees in all–and as I watch them struggle with their future plans, I’m just glad I exited when I did.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:27:18 +0000

Very interesting and productive outlook! negativity never helps anything or anyone, but a little griping and venting definately relieves pressure.

You have given me much to think about. Thanks!

By: One Flew Over the Cubicle's Nest

One Flew Over the Cubicle's Nest — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:29:50 +0000

Dilbert and the Mind of the Entrepeneur

Interesting post, tips and comments about the mindset of an entrepreneur (Is Entrepreneurship a State of Mind or State of Employment) on the Escape from Cubicle Nation . I see it as a state of mind. I’ve been out of

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:21:10 +0000

Hi Pam – Thank you for your blog and your area of focus. Thanks to Amanda C for introductions via video http://amandacongdon.com/roadblog/2006/10/27/pamela-slim-az/

Right on. Write on.

By: Murali

Murali — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:57:45 +0000

I believe it is a state of mind, not otherwise. And developing and practising entrepreneurship while at the cube is an excellent opportunity and reality check for many of us.

Obviously if we do not take responsibility and be accountable for what we do, its a no brainer to say how we would do as entrepreneurs.

We must admit that these cubes are responsible in direct or indirect ways to bring out the desire to be an entrepreneur. So, stay in the cube, learn, practice and then venture out.

By: Matt Thomas

Matt Thomas — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:29:15 +0000

If someone calls me an entrepreneur, I’m honored, but I don’t feel like I should accept the honor because I’m still at the “day job.”

My friends that I call entrepreneurs have graduated from the day job and are making their living as business owners. I call them entrepreneurs because of my deep respect for them. They have grown beyond the perceived security of a job and have progressed to a greater level. A level where the risks are greater, but so are the rewards.

To me, the title of entrepreneur also means a level of commitment that is higher than just moonlighting or having a part-time gig on the side. It is someone with so much faith in their ideas that they have taken a significant financial, personal and emotional risk to reinforce their ideas with ACTION. Full-time action. Action that carried them beyond the day job.

An entrepreneur has no boss except for every customer they serve.