Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) David Friedberg (The Climate Corporation) - Entrepreneurship Gives Life Meaning
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Oct 5, 2011 AI Snips
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Reality of Entrepreneurship Success
- Being an entrepreneur rarely makes you a 'rock star'; success is the exception, not the rule.
- Most startups do not lead to massive financial rewards, so motivations should be impact, not fame or money.
Be Self-Aware in Career Choice
- Choosing between a startup or big company must be based on self-awareness of what you want and risks involved.
- Big companies offer resources but may have misalignment and limited control over your destiny.
Entrepreneurism Gives Life Meaning
- Entrepreneurism gives life meaning by enabling one to create lasting impact.
- David calls this "existential entrepreneurism" because it defines how he finds purpose.