January 25, 2010
The Entrepreneur's Code-1776
I love this CREDO-and will post it to my wall so I can look at it and feel bold and brave…fearless in the face of uncertainty and
chaos! This is inspirational and from a fellow alumnae of Teleseminar Secrets by my teacher Alex Mandossian! As mentioned on Friday I am feverishly
crafting and creating content for new entreprenuring your life programs! What do you think is the most challenging part of being an entrepreneur?
Leave your comments below!
Entrepreneur’s Credo: Written in 1776, but it's still very true!
"Entrepreneur’s Credo
I do not choose to be a common man,
It is my right to be uncommon … if I can,
I seek opportunity … not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen.
Humbled and dulled by having the
State look after me.
I want to take the calculated risk;
To dream and to build.
To fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole;
I prefer the challenges of life
To the guaranteed existence;
The thrill of fulfillment
To the stale calm of Utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence
Nor my dignity for a handout
I will never cower before any master
Nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect.
Proud and unafraid;
To think and act for myself,
To enjoy the benefit of my creations
And to face the world boldly and say:
This, with God’s help, I have done
All this is what it means
To be an Entrepreneur.
(Excerpt from Common Sense, written in 1776 by Thomas Paine)"
— Thomas Paine
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Comments on The Entrepreneur's Code-1776 »
I chose to be uncommon…how powerful is that statement? I hope you enjoyed today's post…please leave your thoughts and tak-aways on this?
ELizabeth
Wow…I'm going to print this and hang on my wall as well. Powerful stuff…..thanks, Elizabeth