I HATE the term “entrepreneur”. Yes, it perfectly describes what I do for a living. But, it’s so over-used and misapplied to people that are little more than unemployed enthusiasts. To understand what really makes a start-up grow and thrive, I think we should lay some ground rules for what entrepreneurship is, and how you can use this definition to propel your business forward. Entrepreneurs have laser-like focus. There are two levels of focus for a true entrepreneur: high and extreme. … [Read more...]