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5 Ways to Nurture Your Inner Entrepreneur

by Kim Nielsen on August 22nd, 2011

What do you see when you think “entrepreneur”? You probably don’t think of that friend who has worked for the same huge corporation for years. You probably don’t think of that friendly checker at the local grocery store. But, why not?

Entrepreneurs can be found anywhere. Not all of us can exercise our entrepreneurial spirit when and where we might like. Maybe it’s due to a lack of funding. Maybe the right big idea hasn’t hit us just yet. Maybe we’re working out our strategy before we go all in.

Whatever the case might be, there are things we can do to keep our inner entrepreneur on its toes.

  • Read – I read a lot of business books and non-fiction, but great ideas can come from anywhere. Reading, whether it be fiction or the top of the list, everyone’s talking about it business book can inspire new thoughts or that next great idea.
  • Blog – Blogging (or really any type of writing) can help us think more clearly, it can help us develop ideas. Of course, blogging can also be a great way to get feedback that will prompt us to think in different ways.
  • Think Big – The power of limitless brainstorming can be huge. We never know when that seemingly out of reach idea can really be just what the market place needs. Even if our initial ideas are a bit too grandiose, it’s always possible that they will lead to something more realistic and attainable as the ideation continues.
  • Network – Build relationships. Talk with people. You might meet someone who has a problem you can solve. You might meet someone who would be willing to support that idea you have. You might meet someone who has a different skill set from you – one that they could use to help you make your dream a reality. You’ll never know, if you don’t make new connections.
  • Get Serious – There comes a time when you have to give your idea a go. It helps to have a solid plan and a good strategy, but eventually it’s time to make things happen.

What do you think? What’s most important in keeping the entrepreneurial juices flowing?

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