What Stops People From Becoming Entrepreneurs?

As an entrepreneur, I am always observing people and thinking about how they could put their own talents to work for themselves. It puzzles me to see so many talented people giving their time to employers that could care less about them.

I have observed many people from all different fields, posting their resumes on job boards, attempting to sell themselves and their incredible talents to an employer.....

Look at some of the phrases I have observed:

-"Given my strengths in managing day-to-day operations...."

-"Highly-skilled Senior-Level Customer Service and Relationship Manager with a wealth of experience in...."

-"Seeking a suitable position that utilizes my years of industry experience and skills, to exceed company goals...."

-"Strong leader in discovering, developing, negotiating, and managing regions, teams, and enterprise accounts...."

-"If you are looking for a leader that is an ambitious self-starter, give me a call and let's discuss how we can grow your organization...."


-Sales people explaining how they have increased sales and profits for previous employers.

-Customer service people explaining the value they bring to the table and how effective they are in resolving customer service issues

-Offers to exceed company goals and grow your organization.

-Successful managers & people with incredible leadership skills.

WHY then, are these individuals not developing their own businesses? They clearly have the skills for success. I also take the opportunity to talk to these type of individuals and ask them if they have thought of putting their skills towards starting their own business. It is absolutely shocking how few have considered, or would consider this option. Society is so conditioned that the only way to earn a living is to work for an employer. This is what is taught by educators, family, friends, the media - "get a good job".

This thinking is based on fear, limiting beliefs and past conditioning. Society is so conditioned to buy into "security", and believe they can't survive financially without a steady paycheck. When I look at these statements that employee's are making to sell themselves to an employer, it reminds me how important it is to realize the value we all have. We are all capable of utilizing our skills to build our own businesses....clearly these individuals that posted the statements above are talented, creative and valuable. Unfortunately throughout their lives they have been brainwashed to believe that the only way they can put these skills to work is to sell their lives to an employer for an hourly wage, and sacrifice their freedom of time.

I challenge everyone reading this post to really search within....make a list of all the things you are good at, have knowledge or expertise in, the things you love and are passionate about. Take the time to make this list in detail. Now, look over that list, realize how talented YOU are and ask yourself, why I am I being told what time to go to work, when to take my holidays, what clothes I must wear to work, whether I can stay home with my children if they are sick...why am I settling for the pay level I am at, waiting for a promotion, or stuck at a dead-end job with no room for growth. I would bet it is because someone, somewhere, told you this is how it is supposed to be, and of course most people around you are stuck in the same thinking, and when you are surrounded by people that think that same way, then you believe it must be true.

If you are willing to step out of your conditioned thinking, your comfort zone, and entertain a new way of thinking, you will learn that there are other options available to you, if you have an open mind. There is something that you can do for yourself with the interests/skills/training/knowledge you have acquired. Stop selling yourself short....realize there is an entrepreneurial idea within you that you are fully capable of being successful with! If you don't know where to start....if you have the desire, but just need a solid business model you can follow, contact me directly...I assist individuals in setting up their own "business in a box". Either way, I wish you the best in unleashing the entrepreneur that is within you, just waiting to come out!

In your service,

Debbie Ruston
1-800-576-2917 or
1-519-342-4050
http://www.BeHome2.ca