5 Myths About Entrepreneurs......BUSTED!!

Everyone, at some point in their lives, has thought about ditching the day job and starting their own business. But the problem is that most people don’t know how to go about becoming an entrepreneur. Add to this all the misinformation out there, and it’s no wonder so many of us stay in our rut.
Here are the 5 most common myths about becoming an entrepreneur.
Myth 1: You’re Born an Entrepreneur
Probably the most damaging myth is the idea that some people are born with what it takes. The truth is, some of us have natural strengths that make it easier to become an entrepreneur, but no one is born with these essential skills and qualities.
Take a look at any entrepreneur and you’ll see that they learned key skills and accumulated experiences that led to their success in business. The good news is, you can also learn these skills.
Myth 2: Entrepreneurs Live on the Edge
There’s a common stereotype that entrepreneurs are wild, fast-living risk takers. While it might sound exciting, you may feel that this is just not “you.”
There is a great deal of risk you must take to start a business. But entrepreneurs don’t do anything carelessly. Rather, they face the risk head-on and try their best to meet the challenge because they know that the outcome will be worth it.
Myth 3: You Get to Be Your Own Boss
There’s actually some truth to this myth. One of the main reasons people choose this life path is that they want to call the shots, with no one to answer to but themselves.
But in reality, you’re not the boss – your customers are. People succeed in business by knowing their target market well and working hard to meet their needs.
Myth 4: Say Goodbye to Your Personal Life
This is another myth that’s based partially in fact. Starting a business and steering it to success is a huge endeavor that takes a great deal of time and energy. This is why we often imagine that entrepreneurs don’t have a personal life.
But actually, you need to maintain a work-life balance if you’re going to survive as an entrepreneur. It just requires good time management and, as your business grows, delegating and outsourcing.
Myth 5: All You Need Is a Good Idea
​Popular culture is full of stories of a random individual who hit on a great idea and woke up a millionaire the next day. Of course, it doesn’t work like this at all.
At the core of any viable business is a good idea. But a “good idea” doesn’t necessarily have to be creative or ‘out there’ or original. It must meet a need in the market place and provide unique value to the user. It also can’t stand on its own. You will need to dedicate time and effort to make your idea grow wings and fly.
 
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​Pat Simes is a Business Strategist, blogger, course creator and Founder of Innovative Business Solutions and Innovate Academy. She currently resides in the Midwest and is committed to inspiring and empowering entrepreneurs to transform their vision to reality.