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I don't know about anyone else, but self-applying the word entrepreneur gets really old, really fast. I've done it myself out of necessity (and brevity), but it
by Brushfire 18y ago
I don't know about anyone else, but self-applying the word entrepreneur gets really old, really fast. I've done it myself out of necessity (and brevity), but it still feels wrong.
- unalone 18y agoWhen would you ever have a chance to say something like that? "Hi, my name is Bob, and I'm an entrepreneur?" It seems so silly. When people ask me what I like to do, I say "Make things." It's quicker, easier to comprehend, and lends itself to what usually gets called entrepreneurship.
- Brushfire 18y agoResumes, Social networks, lots of places. Its not good, but it is fast. Trying to explain to people my career path takes more than 20 seconds. 'Make things' is good, but it isnt specific enough for most people. They would say "What do you make?" thinking some sort of art/craft/machinery. Dont get me wrong, I still like 'Make Things' better than entrepreneur, but they are both pretty bad. I usually end up telling people I'm self employed and that I do lots of things and am currently between projects.