Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Connecting with the entrepreneur inside yourself

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Maybe you have heard it said “That’s just the way life is”. And sometimes this is true, but not always. When we are passionate or committed to something we want to improve, or change, one of two things might happen? Sometimes, the part of us that says "that’s just the way it is" will win and nothing will happen. Sometimes, though, a change can happen when we think: "That’s just the way it is until some person or people make them change and I can be part of that change".

I have not failed, I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

— Thomas Edison

Finding the motivation is one important step. We can also answer the question of what we want to be an entrepreneur for. Perhaps to unlearn the old and learn about the new; to grow and develop as a person; to build autonomy and spread empowerment; to take responsibilities; to share and share out...there are many reasons.

Competences that have been identified as key for entrepreneurship include:

• Personal competences: self esteem, social and communication skills.
• Entrepreneur competences: initiative, curiosity, creativity, open mindedness, responsibility, leadership.
• Technical competences: technical knowledge, experience, IT skills.
• Management competences: project management, finance, accountancy.

• Leadership & Governance.

• Mindfulness & Self Reflection.
• Vision & Purpose.

• https://youngentrepreneurfoundation.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/who-are-you-and-how-does-this-influence-your-entrepreneurial-journey/
• Written by Altekio.