I'm a stereotypical entrepreneur
2008-05-29
It seems I'm a ridiculous walking stereotype of an entrepreneur. The Wikipedia page about entrepreneurship says entrepreneurs are...
- mercurial, that is, prone to insights, brainstorms, deceptions, ingeniousness and resourcefulness. cunning, opportunistic, creative, and unsentimental
- extremely optimistic in their decision-making processes
- prone to overconfidence and over generalisations
- tough, pragmatic people driven by needs of independence and achievement. They seldom are willing to submit to authority.
- primarily motivated by an overwhelming need for achievement and strong urge to build
Like one of those astrology or cultural moments where some generalization actually describes you exactly, I've realized I'm a type. A total stereotype. Oh well.
Oh and just to rub it in, I was born in Silicon Valley, California. Sheesh.
are you? I mean to say..you just are? Seems to me you've read a lot of books on the subject. Have you always fit the definition, or has your learning and experience molded you into what fits that definition?
Peace!
MRV
Better a stereotype than a monotype...
had a similar experience reading Wikipedia's definition of "psychedelic music" while working on a friend's CD, "A Moose Supreme" - we were absolutely pinned, but it ended up being a killer catchphrase for us
Well this doesn't surprise me young man!
You're mother and I have been telling you that your nothing but an entrepreneur your whole life!
Maybe now you'll listen to us!
ha! ha!
Hi Derek!
Hi Derek,
There is nothing wrong with self confidence.I believe in time you"ll mellow out a bit. Just a bit, that is.Life is a wonderfull journey of exsperiences,as long as we are willing to learn each time in order to grow through life,while we can give and share to others.
I almost thought for a minute you'r ready to jump off the deep end there,reading the above about yourself,but thank god you are still caring and sharing and do what you love to do best.Loved the song(Ready to live)Beautifully played on the Clarinet,never mind your criticism.Love the intro with the Piano going into the Clarinet,sensitive and touching coming from the heart.Hopefully you'll do something with that song.Let me know how you feel about that?
Laughed so much about the Dog and Cat in the office,and than the Mouse,another piece of pure Entertainment!You can make lots of money with that aswell.Now about those fabulous Snow monkeys,it must have asstounded you when you saw those?Love the waterspa ofcourse,and looked great.Thank you for sharing the Beauty,Goofy,Sensitivity and part of your life's journey!Thanks for all the Info aswell.
Keep up the good work,you'r doing alright. Sonja!
Isn't everybody this way?
Derek,
you seem to fit the mold while breaking it at the same time. What you did with CD Baby would have never happened if you were a muzzled sheep blindly following the industry norms.
Did what you did, what you are doing and what is to come!
Blessings,
Tony
Welcome to the club, Derek.