A lot of people get caught up with being an ‘entrepreneur.’ Everyone gets so concerned with meeting the expectations of the stereotype that they don’t get on with the work. Fried and Heinemeier Hansson, notable tech experts in their book Rework (book summary attached here), believe that the word entrepreneur should be replaced with the word starter. They explain that anyone can be a starter; there is no prerequisite for a business degree. All you need is a bit of passion, an idea, and some confidence.
Taken from Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (article attached here)
Resources
A Summary of Rework - Concise Tips and Actionable Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Critical Factors to Watch When Growing Your Company
Execution - The Discipline of Getting Things Done
Focus on Inches - You’ll Win By A Mile
How Startups Can Navigate Today’s Economy
How To Craft The Perfect Offer
How To Determine Your Market Size
How To Speak Like A Master Communicator
Perspectives To Guide Future Success
Solving Big Problems and Testing New Ideas in Five Days
The Corporate Finance Cheat Sheet
How To Fund Your Startup…and Beyond
How to Hire Employees for Your Startup
How to Navigate Situations You Don’t Understand
How to Price Your Offering So It Sells