Employees prefer to follow someone else’s plan or ideas, because of self imposed limitations. They lack the desire to be self- motivating. Generally they like to focus on personal security in the form of  a wage, and stick to a comfort zone rather than pushing themselves to have new experiences.

The entrepreneurial mindset offers a take charge approach to have a greater sense of control over his or her life and career. They want to do things their way, and do not make good employees. Submitting to a 9 to 5 routine is not a ‘good time’ in their book.

Business owners love to figure things  out for themselves, and often by themselves. They will assume the risk to make a profit.

Work  or Wealth

Here’s where a fine line exists in the difference between the term self- employed and calling yourself an entrepreneur. Those that refer only to themselves as self employed buy into the concept of  ‘working’ for yourself. On the other hand, those who would refer to themselves as an entrepreneur, fully embrace the concept of  ‘wealth’ creation.

It is systems that make the difference between just having a ‘job’ and having a business.

Author and successful entrepreneur Michael Gerber once wrote, “The entrepreneur is our visionary, the creator in each of us. We’re born with that quality and it defines our lives as we respond to what we see, hear, feel, and experience. It is developed, nurtured, and given space to flourish or is squelched, thwarted, without air or stimulation, and dies.”

Key elements found in a true entrepreneur;

1)They know their weaknesses and will hire experts  on their team

2)Partner successfully with others

3)Learn from their mistakes