Economics And The Entrepeneur

Over the years, much has been said, and written about the good old American entrepeneur. Phrases such as , "can do", and "made in a garage", have been put on the broad shoulders of men and women with the names: Ford, Jobs, Buffet, Gates, Allen, and Winfrey. Such success, startlingly so, has always held that you too, can add your name to this august list. You may do this by allowing your creativity, steadfastness of purpose, and determination to guide you on your way to the top. Most of us though, are acutely aware of limitations, especially our own, which eventually control our destiny. We may have to settle for just being on the low end of the millionaires list. For most, it is absolutely nothing more than, "chasing the dream". Nothing wrong with that, it is what gives us the drive to awaken early, and plunge into a work day fully charged; prepared for the kind of success we instinctively know is but a few moments away.

In time, after a failure or two, or even after modest returns on our investment of self, something occurs to us. Direction may have to be changed, even the dream itself. Those who truly benefit, are the ones whose minds are susceptible to these directional needs, and those who are willing to admit they have made simple mistakes. Malleability is the key ingredient in the makeup of a man or woman who wants to grasp the brass ring of accomplishment, and hold tightly to it. Sure, not everyone will arrive at the doorway to riches, but just the trip there has rewards of it's own for them. It is what has been learned that is the best barometer of personal success. The application of wisdom derived from these lifes lessons is a form of guarantee that prepares one for the next hurdle to cross. I have learned, and I shall continue my trek into the wilderness. I shall find comfort in knowing what it is that works, and just as importantly, what doesn't work.

The American entrepeneur is a person doggedly in pursuit of self defined goals for himself. The word "quit" is of little matter, or consequence to him or her, however, it may be the greatest stimulator when someone else advises you to "hang it up", or "quit". Certain words are not members of the entrepeneurs lexicon, and can not be tolerated. The path is never easy, nor well traveled, but this is not on the mind of a driven person. They search the sky for clues as to where to travel next, make a decision, and go for it!

Were it only that simple,--success that is. Aside from mechanical obstacles, and the lack of cooperation of formulaic designs, there is yet the greatest hurdle to overcome. Government interference in the affairs of these people. I shall elaborate on some of the more important aspects in the next post.

Meanwhile, a joyous return to those who may yet have answers for the most vexing problems facing us all...the children, of course.