What has inspired you to be an entrepreneur?

**SophieM** · 08-14-2008 04:45 PM

Just wondering what made everyone one day think "that's what I want to do!". For me it was several things, watching programs like Dragon's den and The Apprentice, having so many ideas and just wanting to turn them all into reality and I currently hate my school, I want to do something, be a leader, run a company, drive up to the Reunion and say, "Oh, yeah, that is my Ferrari! Maybe you should have noticed me at school?" oh and I want to do something I love, something that's my own...so share!

**leaderworld** · 08-16-2008 02:16 AM

Most successful entrepreneurs however, don't see themselves as particularly brave. In fact, they do a lot of homework and make necessary planning that take into account any possibility of failure.

**1entrepreneur** · 08-16-2008 07:53 AM

I don't want to work 9-5.

I want to spend my time enjoying life without having to worry about money.

**Mega B** · 08-16-2008 08:03 AM

Because i just love 'Money' and the only way to get it is by not working for other people.

**KeliTheGuitarMomma** · 08-16-2008 08:25 AM

My husband and I are inspired to go into business for ourselves because #1 We want to NOT have to want for money and just live from pay check to paycheck... #2 We want to do something that we enjoy, even something we LOVE to do...#3 We want to provide our communities with something that many people don't have and encourage socialization within the surrounding communities...#4 We want to open a Christian place of business so that we can be a witness to those who may not believe, or those who feel there is no place to turn, and show them that there is somewhere they can go where they are cared for.

**Molly_Ca** · 08-16-2008 09:04 AM

-I simply don't like the fact that I will be a corporate slave for the rest of my life only to find out that I will be too old with very little money.
-want to be independent, strong, powerful
-have my own identity
-make a difference in the society ( You can't help others unless you help yourself first!!!)

**rogercbryan** · 08-16-2008 10:23 AM

money......

**Ronnie.Def[Y]** · 08-16-2008 11:15 AM

when a man is truely defeat in life i mean truely defeat financially phyically mentally and spiritually. only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul...

**Ronnie.Def[Y]** · 08-16-2008 11:18 AM

inspiration....when you can true look inside yourself and imagine what you want in life. put the vision on the table for in due time it will come to pass

**pboychuk** · 08-16-2008 11:59 AM

I dont want to work corporate. Funny thing is my mind is slowly changing, I think it may be a nice experience to get a corporate job, once I gradute, esp. because I plan to get a masters.

**MoneyMagnet** · 08-16-2008 12:20 PM

I'm in it for the challenge (and money). Although you can have a job that does challenge you, I feel like starting my own businesses is more challenging and lets me use my imagination at my own free will.

**RLorenzen** · 08-16-2008 12:29 PM

money and to be a leader

**andrewrichardgale** · 08-16-2008 12:49 PM

money, ego, passion, bitches, and hope to get big enough to where ill be inspiration as richard branson/donaldtrump are to people around the world

**dcutler** · 08-16-2008 12:56 PM

I started my entrepreneurial career due to opportunity. Starting a business is all about taking advantage of opportunities. If there is a need for something that is not currently being met or you feel like you can do something better than exisitng businesses and you feel like you can meet that need then its simple - become an entrepreneur!

**pboychuk** · 08-16-2008 03:34 PM

jeez im only 20 and am realizing money should not be on the top of my priority lists for being an entrepreneur. I would much rather have stability, and an enjoyment of operation and most importantly free time. If you only focus on money you can go ahead and say bye-bye to the above.