Yeah I want to be an entrepreneur. So be it… go start your venture says my inner voice, my heart. But what about MBA, civil services, job, even you don’t have money right now, how will you survive says the brain. The sleepless nights are not a big deal, nor the idea nor the hard work or perseverance that is required. But making the right team with people who are totally committed to the cause is the biggest part. But before making the team you got to be sure of your priorities, your expectations and most importantly yourself. Taking the jump is an integral part of the Commitment.
Now this reminds me of a scene from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ where Bruce Wayne was not able to come out from the well until and unless he made peace with his fears and made the jump without the rope. We knew that now he was totally committed to the cause. Yeah one can sum up the basic requirements for being an entrepreneur in this scene itself.
Fear- The major reason for fear is the unknown that is ahead of us. But then what do you know of tomorrow. Acceptance of this fact in its totality is required. Let’s accept the worse that can happen – the startup will fail. So what? The history is made by people who never chose to quit even after failing again and again. Drew Houston, founder of Dropbox said, “You only have to be right only once.”
Making the jump- For rising high even a little bird has to first fall down from its nest and then with its continuous efforts it flies high. A billion dollar unicorn is not built without taking risks and even can risk anything and everything. Leave the rope and make the jump.
Let not anything stop you. Dream big. Be curious. Always Learn. Work hard. Build a team. Network intelligently.
You are an Entrepreneur!
–Abhinav Kumar Gupta, Final Year, NIT KKR
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