DISQUS

casiestewart · 4 months ago

Well said Daniel and agreed - love and passion. @sarahprevette does a great job too.

Max Cameron · 4 months ago

If the main point is that love and passion for business results in success, I'm not sure I can agree. But then again, you don't really define love, passion or success - so I can't say either way. It would also be helpful to see what you mean when you say, "buy yourself a job," because that seems like it could be an interesting idea if it was expanded and contextualized.

I know plenty of people who are passionate and love what they do. Great.That doesn't guarantee they're good at what they do, or that they have what it takes to "succeed." But then again, if we define success as "loving what you do passionately," then I know a lot of people that fit the bill - inside and out of the entrepreneurial world.

Daniel Patricio · 4 months ago

The main point of the blog post was that "excessive pervasiveness of the entrepreneurial traits can be a roadblock to true success on a new startup".

What I was trying to convey was an observation of entrepreneurs that are driven to starting a business out of a desire for independence and or as a consequence of the pervasiveness excess of the entrepreneurial personality Sarah described.

I think we are on the same page and I would group - love, passion & actually being good in the same bucket here.

My point is that a entrepreneur could lead themselves to 'buy themselves a job' if the decision is a result of the excessive personality traits of the entrepreneur rather than a) a dedication and belief in the sustainability and potential of the business opportunity b) their capability, skill passion and love for their craft.

I hope that clarifies things more concisely.

Malcolm P. MacPherson · 3 months ago

Good article! When one is passionate about one's job, it comes through in one's work product.

Malcolm P. MacPherson
vancouverbusinesslaw.ca

johnconnolly · 3 months ago

The irony is that the burning desire for proprietorship, not being intimidated by reactionary critics and nay sayers, as well as thinking without regard for the box, or the box's gate keepers; and above all convincing clients, suppliers and service providers of your total, 24/7, commitment, and sincerity to them and to your idea -- the ingredients which can secure your success; are the exact same ones which will get you fired as an employee.

When you succeed, you will be deemed 'lucky'. It's just like Kipling said over 100 years ago, 'If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat these two imposters just the same'....