ERIC KIM

ERIC KIM HOW TO THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR

  1. Let annoyance, extreme annoyance fuel you and fire you up. For me… extreme displeasure, extreme annoyance is one of the greatest motivators to building something new and or different.

Eric Kim, in his article “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur,” presents a series of ideas and reflections on entrepreneurship. Key points include:

  1. Entrepreneurship as a Mindset: Kim posits that entrepreneurship is more about a mindset than about making money or business. It’s about being willing to take risks for something you believe in, applicable in various life aspects oai_citation:1,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  2. Thinking Like an Entrepreneur: He suggests that thinking like an entrepreneur involves the belief that almost anything is possible, given enough time, effort, and courage oai_citation:2,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  3. Teaching an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Kim believes that the entrepreneurial mindset, characterized by risk-taking and viewing failures as attempts, can be taught and adopted oai_citation:3,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  4. Balance with Day Jobs: He argues that maintaining a day job can provide the financial stability needed to explore and experiment with entrepreneurial ventures without the stress of financial insecurity oai_citation:4,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  5. Passion vs. Monetization: Kim emphasizes that making a living from your passion is not necessary for legitimacy. Pursuing your passion is more important than monetizing it oai_citation:5,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  6. Working from Home: The shift in work culture towards more flexible work arrangements, like working from home, is seen as beneficial for entrepreneurship oai_citation:6,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  7. Stoicism in Entrepreneurship: Kim highlights the importance of stoicism, focusing on attempts and actions rather than fearing failure oai_citation:7,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  8. Reading for Entrepreneurship: He suggests reading books written by entrepreneurs themselves or studying the heroes of your heroes for inspiration and learning. Philosophy is also recommended for motivation and overcoming fear oai_citation:8,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM oai_citation:9,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  9. Promoting Your Work: For promotion, Kim stresses the importance of blogging and sharing your work and ideas freely. He views this as an intrinsic part of being a creator oai_citation:10,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM oai_citation:11,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
  10. Email Newsletters: Despite the prevalence of social media, Kim advises using email newsletters as an effective marketing tool, providing subscribers with valuable information or ideas oai_citation:12,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.

These insights reflect a holistic and thoughtful approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing mindset, balance, and intrinsic motivation over traditional business metrics.