Small and medium-sized businesses traditionally generate 70-80% of jobs in Western economies. They are literally the lifeblood of any thriving economy. It may be asked, why is the education necessary for entrepreneurship not promoted at the school level? Discover 7 key skills that every successful entrepreneur should possess and teach them to your children.
Traditional education creates the mindset of a person who generates income from a salary and not from a business. The focus of a typical institutional education is to develop the skills necessary to be a good employee.
Consequently, school creates a mindset and skill set whose purpose is to work for someone else's business.
However, there is another way. Regardless of whether your child comes to work as an employee, she should receive as an important part of her education both the necessary mindset and skills to be able to start her own business.
The entrepreneurial mindset is totally different from the mindset of an employee. It also requires a different skill set.
There are 7 key skills that are necessary to achieve success in any endeavor. None of them are taught in colleges and are rarely part of a university curriculum.
The best way to develop these 7 skills is through practical experience in a business.
The 7 key skills of an entrepreneur
Key Skill # 1: Know Yourself Well
A person must know what are their innate abilities and gifts, both in the physical area, as well as in the mental, emotional and spiritual area. This way you can use your strengths to good effect and find ways to compensate for your weaknesses. People who know each other well know how to make wise decisions, because they are clear that some situations "fit" them better than others. In this way they manage to deliver their maximum potential.
Key Skill # 2: Understand Human Nature
It is important to know what drives people to act in a certain way. So their actions can be predicted. This ability also makes it easier to deal with different types of people and allows us to work with them in a better way.
Key Skill # 3: Communication
Knowing how to connect with other people is important to gain their sympathy and trust. In this way they will open up and allow you to influence their lives.
Key Skill # 4: The ability to network with others
There is an old saying that says: "It is not so important what you know, it is more important to know who you know." Many business people believe that your ability to connect with other people will determine your financial future and the level of success you will have in your endeavors.
Key Skill # 5: Understand the principles that govern a successful life
This includes the principles necessary to have a successful business: hard work, focus, discipline, perseverance, determination, independent education, creativity, courage, confidence and faith.
Key Skill # 6: Understand the specific skill required to be successful in a certain area.
Key Skill # 7: Independent Education
Every man and woman who has achieved something in their lives are people who know how to acquire an education for themselves - Sir Walter Scott.
Every successful person is a student for life. You will always be open to continue educating yourself and perfecting your knowledge in various areas of your interest.
