"What is entrepreneurial spirit in your opinion?"

I was asked by a friend of mine Thomas Fu on the LinkedIn on April 6th, 2009.

My answer:

Hello Thomas,

Thank you for asking, I answered a Q&A 6 months ago for a question "What are the traits of an ENTREPRENEUR?" from John DiPietro.

There are many good answers from other people.

Here is my 2 cents...

My list of the traits of an ENTREPRENEUR... it is a journey of a pioneer...
a burning desire
passion for innovation
super high energy
street smart intelligence
strategies and tactics
a workable business plan
patience
confidence
communication skills
negotiation skills
leadership skills
ability to build a team with lots of soft skills
keeping focused
being able to survive one day without a penny
overcoming numerous obstacles including failures, tragedy, mounting pressure from inner and outer sources... never give up...
being able to quickly learn from mistakes of self and others

Of course, make money and create job opportunities for millions...

Source:
What are the traits of an ENTREPRENEUR?

There is a short answer from one of my friends Cosimo Caraglia on the LinkedIn... so simple, but to the point...
"An entrepreneur is a driver and a bad passenger.
An employee is a good passenger and a safe driver. "

By the way, John DiPietro is the author of the book "YOU DONT HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE GREAT."

Ling Edward asked: "Hi Wei, I agree with your all the points here! But I think to be a successful ENTREPRENEUR or to be recognized as "success", he/she should have social responsibility, create/contribute more value to community/society! "

Wei answered: "Hello Ling,

I am so glad you brought up "value to community/society" as an entrepreneur. One month ago I posted a Q&A
"I always want to ask this question: Are there two types of careers for everyone ?"

“There are two types of careers for me:

Type 1. making money for a living - basic needs
Type 2. career as a volunteer to fulfill my dreams to help more people and community we live - self satisfaction
Hybrid of type 1 and type 2 is when one can achieve financial independence.
...”

I am a huge fan of doing volunteering activities for our community/society either to donate money or to donate time & efforts. Your comments make my week. Thank you so much !

Sincerely,
Wei

Source:
"I always want to ask this question: Are there two types of careers for everyone ?"

Chinese Entrepreneurs... from the group "Chinese-Speaking & China-Experienced Business Executives" created by Saul Gitlin 冀碩臨 on the LinkedIn.

"如螃蟹般一红就死　内地富豪形象集体崩溃"


"一项调查显示在美国，每16个人中可能有一人具有企业家精神；在欧洲，每26人中可能有一人具有企业家精神；在日本，每36人中可能有一人具有企业家精神；而在中国，每200人中还找不到一个具有企业家精神的人。"

I don't know if the survey is valid.

Your thoughts ?

Thank you !