Week 3 Reading Reflection

One of the most interesting things I found about this week's readings were the different categories of the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set. While the text does list a number of the categories out, it seemed the the standard nature of an entrepreneur stayed quite similar: one that was passionate about their future, had a variety of skills, and one that wasn't afraid to take a risk to succeed.

While I understand where the authors were coming from, I did question why risks were such a huge problem for entrepreneurs. After fully reading the Dark Side of Entrepreneurship I came to see that the first BIG risk that an aspiring entrepreneur is much more difficult that it seemed. That first risk could completely make or brake their continuing ventures as an entrepreneur. 

First Question: What is the most important aspect an entrepreneur should focus on? I''ve learned there's usually a basic, fundamental set of skills (in this case skill) people need to succeed, but which is the most important? 

Second Question: How should be expect to face with a risk that is completely life changing, one that could not only affect us, but loved ones as well?  

I agreed strongly with the Dark side of Entrepreneurship. There are plenty of points that need to be considered before an entrepreneur should trust themselves with the risks they think they're prepared for.