
Some Nigerian successful entrepreneurs
Considering how fast the global economy is evolving, developing entrepreneurial skills might stand to be the only choice to thrive in the years ahead.
With the number of jobs and indeed entire industries that are disappearing, one simply have no choice than to think ahead.
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset is key to successfully managing one’s career in this time of rapid market change and the uncertainty it brings. Here are few reasons you need to start contemplating on being an entrepreneur.
Job Security; Sometimes ago, starting a business was considered as a risk game, while the safest route was the white collar job, but currently, it is vice versa; working for a traditional corporation has become the risky option eventually and it is coming to stay now that one’s business is the safest.
Discover Your Hidden Potential: No other thing can stand discovering hidden potentials than entrepreneurship. It is business’ beating heart; it isn’t about capital, but ideas. It is about excellence, not the one measured in awards or other people’s approval, but the sort that one achieves for oneself by exploring what the world has to offer.
A Life of Greater Impact: “When you’re in business for yourself, your write your own history, you write your own success story, you write your own legacy and most importantly, you write your own paycheck,” says Jeffrey Gitomer, best-selling author of Little Red Book of Selling.
Having your own business gives you the opportunity to work your heart out for something you love, the dream you’ve nurtured and have passion for, thereby making a great impact for yourself and the world at large.
Meanwhile, for many people, who aren’t cut out to be entrepreneurs in the sense of running their own business, practicing these processes could help you develop your entrepreneurial mindset and deal with all the uncertainty currently happening in the country.
Discover your trait: Begin with identifying your in-born trait, figure out what you really love doing, because business is about passion.
Develop your in-born trait: Take a small step towards finding or creating something that will allow you to capitalise on that trait. Learn from taking that small step and continue learning, until you fully develop your talent.
Never give up: This is the drive towards being a successful entrepreneur. Once you discover and develop your trait, never give up on your dream, keep pushing till your vision is established.
Always remember, it’s not about how you start, but what you have to show for it, never get discouraged, just keep moving till you become successful and famous.