To Act Or to Be Acted Upon?

There are two types of people in this world- thoseHere's the problem: if you choose the more "secure"
who act and those who are acted upon. How youroute of getting that nine to five job, you're choosing to
answer that question may determine whetherbe acted upon. Too many people bust their back
becoming a real entrepreneur is what's right for you.every single day to get laid off because the company
Many attempt to become entrepreneurs because ofis "going a different direction." The administration may
the benefits that come from doing your own thing. Justdecide to cut back for whatever reason, and though
think- choose your own hours, do something youryou did a good job your entire time there, you have
passionate about, depending on yourself and notlost your job.
others, etc... If you are doing an outstanding job onAnd then there are those that choose to act. Those
behalf of your business, chances are you're creatingtypes of people run a risk of losing everything; the pay
job security for yourself. Ultimately, a true entrepreneuroff can be huge but then so is the risk. You have to
has to be proactive; you need to be the type ofwilling to put everything on the line; you have to be
person that is willing to take risks, knowing that "thecreative. Those that go this route have to have the
greater the risk, the greater the reward."confidence in themselves to take an idea from just
On the flip side, if you have a more passivethat, an idea, and make it something can potentially
personality, you may want to consider finding a job,provide.
working your nine to five in a less than roomy cubicle,Before you decide what direction to go, decide what
and run the risk of losing your job at anytime. Mostyou are and follow that path. Some have the
people go this route because they're not cut out forcharacteristics of an entrepreneur; others seem to
the former; they don't have the characteristics thathave more of a nine to five, cubicle personality.
drive an entrepreneur.What are you?