Intro to Entrepreneurship

This entrepreneur created a social networking service that allows millions of people to connect

Ability to identify an opportunity where there is an overlooked niche

Task-specific self-confidence that your idea is something the world needs

What is an entrepreneur?

Allows you to adapt and respond to constantly changing needs and market conditions

“Practice. Practice. Practice. Get ________ at what you do.”

“If you do it for love, the money comes anyway.”

An intrinsic drive that excites; belief you can change the world!

“You have to ________ others something of value.”

“Listen, observe, be curious, ask questions, problem solve, make connections.”

Ability to withstand the fear of uncertainty and/or failure

Which of St. John's 8 keys to success is the most important?

In order to master (one thing at a time)

“_________ yourself mentally and physically.”

“It’s all hard _________. Nothing comes easily.”

The ability to deal with repeated failure (resilience)

“Entrepreneurs exist to defy conventional wisdom.” OR thinking outside the box