I took this elective because I have
this overwhelming desire for learning entrepreneurship. And I think that is one
of most important trait of an entrepreneur which is to have a big appetite for
learning anything and everything, taking the challenges head-on and working on it relentlessly. I am also a
self-starter. I know that if something needs to be done, I should start it
myself. I do not wait for permission and approval. When I see an opportunity, I
always take the first step. Maybe this is the reason why I don’t always see eye
to eye with my supervisors because I always want to take charge. And they see
that as a sign of arrogance and snootiness.
Another trait of entrepreneur that I
possess is that I do not fear failure and rejection. And more importantly, I do
not fear the unknown. I am not afraid to take the first dive and enjoy the
first plunge. My grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, siblings and cousins
(including me) enjoy the benefits of having a regular job with a monthly
salary. When family conversations end up to topics like crossing the bridge
from employee to entrepreneur, they show signs of uneasiness and anxiety. This
is because none of them have tried crossing the bridge. They feel so
comfortable with their good-paying jobs for so many years that they fear taking
risks. They forget how to respond to failure because they are used to jobs where
risks are toned down by frequent check and balance. Being the risk-taker in the
family, I am the first to venture in a business. So I would like to believe
that I have the entrepreneur trait of being a risk-taker. But I am not saying
that I rush in with reckless abandon. I only take risks when I see an
opportunity. I think entrepreneurs should be very calculating and able to make
the best decisions in even the worst cases.
Another
valuable trait of an entrepreneur that I think I have is DRIVE. My drive is
strong enough to maintain my motivation to succeed. Running a business can
bring you excitement but it can also wear you down. Having to carry all the
responsibilities of a new business in your own shoulders can eventually burn
out the flame of your interest and thrill. This is the reason why an
entrepreneur needs strong motivation and drive to endure and survive the slowdown.
Drive also means having the emotional stability, sociability, consideration and
tactfulness.
I also have a strong work ethic. I
work a lot of hours, even spending weekends just to mingle with clients. A lot
of times, I get home after everybody was asleep. I yearn for contribution. I
think it is important for entrepreneurs to have this kind of trait in order to
succeed. An entrepreneur needs to be in the game all the time, taking
responsibility of his own future and the future of his subordinates.
Lastly, I think entrepreneurs should
have strong leadership qualities. And I believe that I strongly possess that
quality. Like a leader, I value the goal over any unpleasantness the work
brings. Being more than just tenacity, I have strong communication skills and
the ability to amass a team of people toward a common goal in a way that the
entire team is motivated and works effectively to get there as a team. In
.Unilab, I had the opportunity to lead a team. And I would like to believe that
I earned the trust and respect of my team by demonstrating positive work
qualities and confidence. I was also able to foster an environment that proliferate
the values throughout the team.
I think I have what it takes to be a
successful entrepreneur. But I still have to learn how to delegate. I should
learn to trust others to make it come out right. I should learn how to play to
my strengths and delegate or sub out the rest of the work. And put my focus on
other important things. Having a structured team for help will be greatly
beneficial because it will give me more time to work on other elements of
growing the business.
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