June 12th, 2007
Encourage him to read books that will open his heart, and free his mind. Noone does that anymore, noone has an open mind, it seems to be presumed archaic. If you learn about many cultures, its more like you will be accepting of them. From Homer to Shakespeare to Dahl, minds have been shaped that have improved civilization.
Encourage the development of imagination, if he can visualize the change, if he can imagine the strength in him, than he can make the change occur. He will imagine the answers. All books have authors, and every author has a lesson to teach.
Dont keep him from the negative, the heartaches. These are important for growth too. Trial and error is a great educator, but some lessons are painful. Any knowledge can be used to benefit society, avoid over protecting him.
May 29th, 2007
One of the best lessons an entreprenuer can demonstrate is dedication, dedication couple with hard work is a very potent combination. Entreprenuers by and large have a desire to achieve, and they will, because they will not be told otherwise. They push and struggle to overcome problems, and through that work create a successful business.
Most are overachievers and workaholics. Many will take charge of a business and live with it night and day until its standing on its own, they have almost a paternal quality in this manner. They are held by themselves to be fully responsible for anything they assume within the venture, including that entity as well. Many work not for money, but for respect, or title.
Entrepreneurs tend to be optimistic, pessimism is generally not found in this breed. they belive that they can make the impossible possible. This breed leans towards excellence and strive to outdo themselves. Organization skills are second nature, some tend to have a vast social network they can tap.
The bottom line is profit, perhaps not a liquid one, but one with which to measure the success of their efforts.