by Scott Holloway

Created on: January 22, 2010   Last Updated: January 24, 2010

The entrepreneurial road does not always lead to riches. For many the journey alone is the prize you will take away with you. The entrepreneurial spirit is comprised of several main characteristics in.people. The ability to to find unique solutions to problems, control, desire for recognition, and the need for independence. These characteristics are present in any number of combinations and to a great  degree determine the level of achievement experienced by the entrepreneur. These characteristics also play themselves out in the great game of life. They change, shape, and drive the way we do things providing great lessons along the way.

For many, striking out on your own is driven by the need for independence. Not having to get up at the same time day after day, listening to your boss dictate how everything should be done. Determining your own hours and still being paid well is a thought most people have had at one time or another. The difference is whether that independent drive is strong enough to do something about it. For some who do strike out on their own independence will be achieved. Though the struggles may have been great it was worth it in the end to prove you could do it on your own. For others however, there comes the realization that calling the shots and independence brings with it increased pressure to perform and make timely decisions. In retrospect for some this pressure was a high price to pay. Sometimes you wind up learning the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Some people just seem to have a knack for finding solutions to problems. How many times have you thought of something that would be helpful or that a combination of ingredients would taste really great together? The successful entrepreneur is often the one who has this nack for generating new ideas. They are driven to seek solutions to problems and are not afraid to suggest ideas that are previously untried or unique. The ability to come up with ideas for all sorts of things challenges our ability to handle rejection. Those with the personal ability to handle rejection and keep on trying are more likely to succeed in the long run versus thos who give up quickly. The desire for change can sometimes motivate despite the threat of rejection. This idea can be extended to many situations in life where failure either becomes a springboard for future attempts or it causes one to quit.

Finally the need for personal recognition and control are prime drivers of the entrepreneurial

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