Just want to state up front that this in not an original thought.
My friend Carolyn stayed at The Maverick Inn a couple of weeks ago and sent me their manifesto. I loved it so much, I adapted it for the woman entrepreneur.
See what you think:
Deep inside each woman there lies the entrepreneurial spirit of adventure, the unquenchable desire to explore, to see the other side of the mountain.
Inside each woman is the need to measure her spirit and see where she stands.
Inside her is the call to stand on the edge of the cliff and to feel the breezes of an unknown wind as it cleans away the known and familiar days of waiting for the opportunity to wander into the adventure of her dreams.
As this desire is called upon and fulfilled, we become the next picture, we change frames, our world becomes clearer and more defined.
Now we step to a new level of excellence. We discover a new standard of quality to be explored and shared, and we fulfill our need to refresh our minds and lives with the wonder of the beauty of our earth and our spirits.
The entrepreneur is a free spirit that follows her own path, hears her own voice, and sings her own song.
We honor this spirit in you and salute you in your entrepreneurial quests of adventure.
Inside each woman is the need to measure her spirit and see where she stands.
Inside her is the call to stand on the edge of the cliff and to feel the breezes of an unknown wind as it cleans away the known and familiar days of waiting for the opportunity to wander into the adventure of her dreams.
As this desire is called upon and fulfilled, we become the next picture, we change frames, our world becomes clearer and more defined.
Now we step to a new level of excellence. We discover a new standard of quality to be explored and shared, and we fulfill our need to refresh our minds and lives with the wonder of the beauty of our earth and our spirits.
The entrepreneur is a free spirit that follows her own path, hears her own voice, and sings her own song.
We honor this spirit in you and salute you in your entrepreneurial quests of adventure.
Don't you just love it?
Adapted from The Maverick Inn. Check 'em out if you're ever in Alpine, TX.
Susan L. Reid
Inner Samurai Business Expert
Award-winning author of Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Journey to Business Success
3 Powerful Characteristics of a Successful Woman Entrepreneur
June 18, 2009
What are the 3 characteristics studies have shown to be absolutely indispensable to becoming a Successful Woman Entrepreneur?
1. Self-confidence
This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities.
2. Achievement Oriented
Results are gained by focused and sustained effort. They concentrate on achieving a specific goal, not just accomplishing a string of unrelated tasks.
3. Risk Taker
They realize that there is a chance of loss inherent in achieving their goals, yet they have the confidence necessary to take calculated risks to achieve their goals.
Entrepreneurs are people who will make decisions, take action, and think that they can control their own destiny. They are often motivated by a spirit of independence which leads them to believe that their success depends on raw effort and hard work, not luck.
So which of these three main characteristics is the most important?
You might have guessed it: Self-confidence. Without self-confidence, nothing else is possible (or you might have to work a lot harder to make things happen or you might find yourself holding back for fear of rejection or failure).
If you don’t believe in your abilities, then the first challenge that arises may knock you off the path to achieving your goals. Here are a few things to keep in mind for maintaining a higher level of self-confidence.
Positive Thinking
Well, it all starts with a positive attitude, doesn’t it? Believing that something good will happen is the first step. Negative thinking simply is not allowed. You must truly believe that there are no circumstances strong enough to deter you from reaching your goals. Remember too, that positive thinking can be contagious. When positive thinking spreads, it can open doors to new ideas, customers, friends, etc.
Persistent Action
Now all of the positive thinking and believing in the world is useless if it is not applied towards a goal. You have to take action, no excuses are allowed. This action must also be persistent. Trying once and then giving up is not going to be enough. Keep at it one step at a time. If you can’t get by a certain step, then find a creative way to try again or just go around it.
At the beginning of this article we identified a few traits that are common among successful entrepreneurs. You should be able to look ahead and see yourself where you want to be. Now just maintain a strong belief in yourself and your skills, stick with it, and don’t give up. If you can do that, you’re already half way there!
Dare to believe in yourself and become your biggest fan and supporter!
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