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Continuous Innovative Activity
"Creativity
is a continuous activity for the
entrepreneur, always seeing new ways
of doing things with little concern for how difficult they might be or
whether the resources are available. But the creativity in the entrepreneur
is combined with the ability to innovate, to take the idea and make it work
in practice. This seeing something through to the end and not being
satisfied until all is accomplished is a central
motivation for the entrepreneur.
The Power of Passion
Indeed once the project is accomplished
the entrepreneur seeks another 'mountain to climb' because for him or her
creativity and
innovation are habitual, something that he or she just has to keep on
doing," says Bill Bolton.
This is why
entrepreneurs, disturb markets,
'thrive on
chaos', and can challenge large established businesses.
Be Different and Make a Difference!
Changes – the Source of
Opportunities
Innovation
is the specific tool of entrepreneurs. Doing new things, or
doing old things in new ways is how entrepreneurs
exploit change
as an opportunity for a different business or a different service.
Entrepreneurs see change as the norm and as healthy; they always search
for change, respond to it, and exploit it as an opportunity.
Take Action!
Innovation can be approached
methodically, by a purposeful and organized
search for changes and by identifying the opportunities that such
changes might offer. In your search, focus on opportunities, not problems,
these changes can bring along. Results come from
exploiting opportunities, not solving problems.
Ask Searching Questions
Creativity requires an inquisitive mind. Unless
you ask lots of
"Why?" and "What If"? questions, you won't generate creative insights.
"To avoid this most common of creative errors, be sure to peek under all
carpets, including your own...
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Turn Failures To
Opportunities
Failure As a Stepping Stone To Success
To profit from experience you must be open and
willing to learn, even from what some people might consider a failure. What
may seem to be a failure can actually
lead to new opportunities, especially if the knowledge acquired from the
failed projects can be exploited. Change your perspective and ask right
learning questions.
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