Rediscovering Your Childlike Entrepreneurial Spirit

Do you remember the vibrancy and thrill of your childhood? The eager anticipation of playtime, the insatiable desire to solve the mysteries of the world around you, that untamed creativity sparking elaborate imaginary games with peers? These sensations are interwoven with the fabric of the entrepreneurial spirit, an experience I can personally attest to.

A vivid memory from my past brings me back to a business venture, I co-founded with my older sister. Our goods? Nothing more than sand and grass. We simulated exchanges, mimed consuming, and the joy we experienced was unparalleled. As children, our vast world seems ripe with endless possibilities and boundless potential. In response to the question, what do you aspire to become, we would confidently project our ambitions: lawyers, engineers, doctors, astronauts. Our choices are often influenced by our surroundings and the characters in our lives: parents, siblings, relatives, or figures in our favorite films.

Yet, regardless of the source of our inspiration, we held a steadfast and unwavering belief in our proclamations. I recall a time when I yearned to be an inventor, largely influenced by my father, leading me to craft houses out of nothing more than cardboard and chewing gum. Another phase had me dreaming of being a professional athlete, consumed by my love for football. I was a standard fixture on the school team and the dusty streets where neighborhood games were battled out.

On one particularly enthusiastic day, I found myself immersed in the sport from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., a young professional in a nine-to-five job, oblivious to the passing hours. My creativity did not stop at houses and athletic pursuits. I used to create diminutive boats, harnessing parts from discarded refrigerators, assembled with double A batteries wired together. When gum was not handy, I would improvise a sealant using petrol. I would then watch with bated breath as they embarked on the maiden voyages in a water-filled tub at home. Further pushing my inventive boundaries, I repurposed sugar pack boxes and bottle caps to form miniature cars.

At first glance, this may seem like a nostalgic meandering down memory lane, a detour from this book's primary objective. But if you observe closely, you'll see that the essence of my entrepreneurial journey dwells within these childhood activities. The time spent never felt burdensome, instead, it flowed naturally, a product of genuine enjoyment. I could, and did, lose entire days to these escapades, without an inkling of concern about monetary compensation.

Thank you for joining me on this journey back to our childlike entrepreneurial natures. What you've just read is a small excerpt from my upcoming book, The First Three Months: A Practical Guide to Launching Your SaaS Startup. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing more sneak peeks into the chapters as they evolve and I would love to hear from you. Your insights and feedback are highly valuable. They can help shape the content and ensure it's as practical and beneficial as possible. Do share whether these reflections resonated with you and what you aim to discover in the forthcoming chapters. What pressing challenges or queries would you like the book to address? Comment below, or feel free to send a message - I'd genuinely appreciate all your thoughts. Our entrepreneurial journey is a collective one, so thank you for contributing to ours. Stay tuned for more details in my upcoming posts!