Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. They are the ones that create products and ideas and bring them to market. Every new product or invention that changes your life was brought to the market by someone with an entrepreneurial spirit.
They are the small business owner running a coffee shop, or they have an online course targeting a niche market. Entrepreneurs also are large enterprise owners making millions or billions a year.

Henry Ford
Nothing happens until somebody sells something.
They are the heroes of the free market system. Unfortunately, that's not how Hollywood portrays them. Instead, they are the hero or the villain depending on the show or movie.
The government treats them like a whipping boy when discussing social inequalities but wants them to create jobs. They want them to take all the risks but complain that they don't pay their fair share of taxes.
So, who are these mysterious maligned group of people and are you one of them?
It is safe to say that entrepreneur thinks differently and has a different passion level for their idea than the average person.
Entrepreneurs look at a problem and try to find a solution that they can turn into a product that will generate profit.
The entrepreneur looks at the world differently than an employee. As a result, they ask different questions that lead to profitable, practical products.
Entrepreneurs are passionate about running their own business or making income without relying on an employer. They are independent.
Entrepreneurs take a passion and generate products based on that passion. This focus on their passion can provide a livable income or riches beyond belief.
Entrepreneurs are builders in our society.
We are going to look at five traits that most entrepreneurs have.
The question is, "How many of these traits do you have?"
This list is a shortlist of common traits but is not exhaustive.
Does this mean you can't make it as an entrepreneur if you don't have these traits?
No, it doesn't mean that, but you will have a few more obstacles to get around on your entrepreneurial journey.
Are You More Comfortable on Your Own
Most businesses, especially when you first start, can be lonely and require you to do most work.
There are reasons for this.
Chief cook and bottle washer is a term that does apply in the early days of any entrepreneur's journey because you have to do everything from sales to finances.
Working alone or in a small group makes sense as you learn how to do things and explore your ideas.

Especially at this part of the journey, the entrepreneur can be lonely because they spend much of their time working which means spending less time with friends and loved ones. They don't understand and might get upset with you because you don't spend time with them.
This can be very difficult for the entrepreneur because unless his friends and family are involved in a business as an owner, they will have difficulty understanding why you can't spend time with them.
It takes self-discipline to keep working at something for hours while your friends enjoy themselves without you.
Most people will not be as passionate as you are about your idea, which is okay.
They don't want to talk about your latest breakthrough in marketing, product enhancements or your newest customer and how your products and services are perfect for them.
If you know others that are developing their business then get together with them to talk about business things that others don't have any interest in.
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Imagine getting together with other people that are growing their business and leaning from the groups experience.
You Value Freedom and Flexibility
Being an entrepreneur enables you to create your schedule. But, like many things, this is a double-edged sword.
You must discipline yourself about how you spend your time and balance your activities to get the best results. For example, too much time spent on research and not enough time on sales will reduce the amount of cash you have to finance your research.
It's not just time that you have freedom and flexibility. You also have this in what projects you pursue. You decide when you show up and have time off to refresh.

You have to keep your customers happy and hopefully convert them into raving fans of your work.
If you want to be a career coach, you will likely need to be available after regular working hours, as many of your ideal clients will typically be working nine to five business hours. However, this limitation doesn't mean you have to work five days a week. I know of one coach that works three days a week and makes a high 6 figure income.
Working hours convenient to your clients is part of the job when you start, but the idea is to get the financial freedom to choose your hours and your clients.
One of the driving forces for most entrepreneurs is the ability to buy time freedom. The ability to do what your want, when you want, and with whom you want is a major driving force.
In his book "The Four Hour Work Week," Tim Ferris describes how he works four hours a week by creating systems and assigning tasks he doesn't like to other people. Tim only spends four hours a week doing things he doesn't like to do.
When you love what you do, it isn't work.
You Are Confident and Creative

The entrepreneur looks at things differently than the average person.
The average person sees a problem and falls back on their experience and know-how to solve it. They say things like, "This is the end of the world. How will we survive this?"
The entrepreneur looks at the same problem and finds new ways to solve the problem. Can we create something that solves this problem? Is this a common problem? Can we combine two or more ideas to make something that can solve this? Is there a root cause that if we solve it, the problem never happens? The entrepreneur says," Well, this is inconvenient. How can we make this an opportunity?"
Being an entrepreneur takes passion for your ideas, skills, and value to others.
A business's success is dependent on the client receiving value from your solution. Therefore, the entrepreneur's idea must provide value to your client.
In addition, it takes confidence to know you have the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals and provide value to your target audience.
As an entrepreneur, you are confident in your skills and are confident that you can learn new things quickly to fill the skills gap that your clients might need.
You Don't Like Following Orders
No matter your role, being an employee requires following orders.
It requires working when and where your boss tells you to. Take lunch when your boss tells you. Have breaks when your boss lets you. You take a vacation only after your boss has approved it.

For many, this can mean working during the weekend or working overtime during the week and following any demands the boss asks. All, so you are not fired from the job.
Following orders doesn't always have to be negative as this can add structure to many people's lives.
This structure can be challenging for entrepreneurs as they are more free spirits and non-conformists. As a result, it can feel like a cage.
So if you are the type to push away or come up with better ideas often, then it's probably time for you to take the entrepreneurial leap and work for yourself instead.
You Enjoy Taking Risks
Most business ideas, even the best ones, are risky. But the entrepreneur would rather fail than not try. Most business ideas change on the way to market.
The entrepreneur is willing to make the changes to make the idea better and more valuable to the client.
Becoming an entrepreneur means you are willing to step into a world that relies only on yourself and no other person. If taking risks gives you energy and makes you want to do the work, you are a natural-born business owner.
Conclusions
These are a few common signs that you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stop being an employee.
If you recognize these signs, you must acknowledge that you won't find the life you are looking for without finally leaping into entrepreneurship.
Indeed, you will probably not find your inner peace until you make the leap to becoming an entrepreneur, but my suggestion is to STOP.
Don't do anything rash.

Start building your idea, put your plans together, gather the resources you need, and test your idea in the marketplace. Then, seek out people that can help you move forward.
You do need to start on your journey.
I hope you have enjoyed this post about the signs you could be an entrepreneur. I hope it has encouraged you to think about moving from an employee to an entrepreneur and prove you can thrive on the independence and creativity entrepreneurship can bring.