One of the many myths about entrepreneurship is that of the flashy daredevil who risks everything to bend the world to his will.

In truth, the back story of the entrepreneurial champion is one of desperation rather than bravado.  The “champion” is unemployable, without options, unwanted.  It is not genius that wins the day.  It is grit, perseverance, desperation, and luck.

We want the genius.  We want the champion.  We want the daredevil.  We want the hero.  Forget the truth, we want the  great story.  We want to be the genius/champion/daredevil/hero.  Remember that when you win.

Success means that you can tell the story however you like.  If you pay the price of success, you tell the story.  You know the story we want to hear.  Be the genius/champion/daredevil/hero.  Practice your story and tell it well.  But, I am getting ahead of myself.

If you find yourself with few choices. If  you find yourself out of work for too long with few prospects.  You are not alone but, you’ll feel like it.  Many people are in the same situation and I suspect more will be joining the club soon.

It is time to make your own way in this world.

Getting Started

First, ignore all of the business books and the popular media.  Ignore all of the myths and hype about the risk-takers and geniuses. Risk-takers and geniuses are the heroes of stories that sell books and magazines.  The hero is often risk-averse with no other choice.

Marshall your resources, pick a direction, and move on!