 Top five benefits are becoming an entrepreneur today. Entrepreneurship is one of the toughest journeys to embark because it is high risk and involves a lot of hurdles. It can get lonely and scary at first. Anita Roddick, a British businesswoman, human rights activist and environmental campaigner said nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival but that's exactly what it is and what Nutscher's creative thinking running the first shop thought me business is not financial science it's about trading, buying and selling. However, according to Nick Lasts and Storm founder Skype and Cancer if you want to be an entrepreneur it's not a job it's a lifestyle it defines you forget about vacations about going home at 6 p.m. fasting at night you'll send emails first in the morning you'll read emails and you'll wake up in the middle of the night but it's hugely rewarding as you're fulfilling something for yourself. The truth is that as tough and rough as being an entrepreneur it can be very rewarding and can serve to generate economic wealth, growth and innovation. Entrepreneurship can be such an exciting journey because when you enjoy what you do it'll make you a happier person in the long term. In this video, I'll share with you top 5 benefits of becoming an entrepreneur today. This I believe will help you become a successful person. If you're new here, consider subscribing so that you won't miss other interesting videos like this. 1. You can make as much money as you want Entrepreneurship is about creating value and helping people. Now, the more people you help the more money you'll make. But first, focus on creating value because that's the only way you can make money. Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist, said try not to become a man of success but a man of value. Look around at how people want to get more out of life than they put in. A man of value will give more than he receives. Be creative but make sure that what you create is not a curse for mankind. As an entrepreneur, you can decide how much money you want to make, when to increase your income and how to generate more revenue. It's all up to you to decide. And if you have good strategies in place, it'll only be a matter of time before you start making more money than you thought was possible. Emmett Calantry said an entrepreneur with a strong network makes money even when he is asleep. 2. You get to choose who you work with Unlike your 9-to-5 job where you were just an employee who had no say as far as big decisions of the company was concerned, being an entrepreneur allows you to decide the kind of people you want to work with. Working for yourself allows you to choose people that will inspire you to put your best and people that will also contribute their best to the growth of your business. Renee West said you can have the best strategy and the best building in the world but if you don't have the hearts and minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life. The people you work with can determine the success or failure of your business, which is why it is important to carefully consider the people you choose to work with. As an entrepreneur, you can do that easily. Also, as an entrepreneur, you don't only get to choose your workers, you also get to choose which clients to work with, partnerships and collaborations to pursue. 3. You can create a career that aligns with your value One of the satisfactions that come with entrepreneurship is that you can align your values with your career values. This is an intensely gratifying experience. I mean, you don't have to find that perfect job when you create it. You can easily fashion a lifestyle and career that directly aligns with your core values such as helping others, protecting the environment and the likes. Toby Dele, an author and the inspirational speaker, said your core values are your deciding factors for success. Also, according to Roy T. Beneth, chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, your values create your internal compass that navigate how you make decisions in life. If you compromise your core values, you go nowhere. As an entrepreneur, you can stand up for what you believe in. You can create the products and services that can add value to people's lives. And also, you get to see your ideas make a difference and contribute to the construction of a brand new business. 4. You experience constant growth and development Jim Rod, an entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker, said formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune. As an entrepreneur, the truth is that you'll experience constant growth and development because that's the only way you can grow your business and become successful. Start a company forces you to constantly improve your skillset. From marketing, selling and closing deals to creating Excel reports and likes, there's never an end to the things that you have to learn. There will always be more to learn and apply to your business. This can help you prevent complacency and also help your professional growth. John C. Maxwell, an American author and a speaker, said and I quote, growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it's almost always due to personal growth. Jim Ron also said that income seldom exceeds personal development. As an entrepreneur, the more you develop yourself, the higher your chances of increasing your income and net worth. 5. You'll get to meet like-minded people According to Jim Ron, you are the average of five people you spend the most time with. No one succeeds alone. And with a supportive network of like-minded people, success is achievable easily. Being an entrepreneur allows you to meet with so many great-minded people who are ambitious and supportive, pushing you to become a better person along the way. They could either be your mentor or business owners or entrepreneurs. Being around people like these can help you succeed easily as well. You see, being an entrepreneur isn't bad after all. As long as you keep an open mind and constantly develop yourself, it'll only be a matter of time before you start enjoying these benefits or rewards that come with being an entrepreneur. Thank you very much for watching our videos. We'd like to give you another interesting video for you to enjoy next, but before then, our team will be very happy if you can like this video and share it with your friends on social media. If you're new here, don't forget to subscribe so that you won't miss other interesting videos like this. 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