Every single entrepreneur on the face of this earth is actually writing a book. And the nature of that book must begin right now. Where you are. With the question: what do I wish to say?
~ Michael E. GerberThe United States was founded on a system of free enterprise in order to cultivate freedom and opportunity. A free enterprise economy matters since it enables individuals to achieve success, to “plant their own seed,” and to leave a mark on others’ lives. This foundation is based upon the voluntary exchange of goods and services, where both parties benefit from this transaction.
With our recent economic woes, unemployment is still a relevant issue. This has taken an emotional toll on fathers and mothers who struggle to put food on the table. College graduates, who’ve spent several years working diligently toward a degree, are having trouble finding positions in their desired fields. Then there are those who have stopped looking for work altogether.
Maybe this is the time that lends itself to a “call to action,” where individuals can take a leap of faith and personally invest in their pursuit of happiness. Aspiring entrepreneurs, inventors and dreamers, of all kinds, must take initiative.
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Great article, Lauren. Americans have relied on individual efforts as entrepreneurs or small business owners. This article hits on a key point… planting seeds. Imho, we need to consider what kinds of seeds we plant now. From the compliance with the new ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standards to best practices regarding systems thinking, new business development can do as much to shift the consciousness of America as any religious movement.
We’ve learned how to work independently, yet is is the collaboration of others that truly fuels the development process, imho. In the framework of new millennial thinking we enjoy an expanding thoughtmosphere that allows for access of information and tools we’ve barely heard of yet alone used. We’ve understood how important it is to work together. Competition was good, yet it didn’t allow for sharing, driving separation rather than collaboration as new industries developed.
The new millennium brought new understanding of how we must shift our direction toward cleaning up our air, land and water. We’ve assumed the Earth could repair itself of any human mistakes. Now we know different. So, how do we apply Gerber’s notion of writing new stories and starting new businesses? Among the plethora of possibility, I’d like to share a trend.
I’m one of those that continually takes leaps of faith with others and sometimes for myself. In so doing as a launch for 2013, I took further steps toward what I feel are solutions for rising out of our economic rut – the trend of co-working and incubator development. I shared this presentation with the Mayor of Gilbert, AZ to test the water. It’s at http://www.goodongilbert.com if you are interested. All it does is reference data and trends with encouragement and possible direction. Seems the timing is right and things are happening.
I’m also an investigative scientist at heart, looking for clues that help to coagulate possibilities. I’m finding quantum entanglement, what Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance,’ to be the next big thing that bridges business, community and education. How we think and feel does affect results, the focus and implementation of strategic plans we hold sacred. Writing your own story, just like starting your own business starts with a dream. In my business, the focus is learning and sharing how to Be The Dream.
We’ve got a collective call to action. Are we going to respond?