Many people go into business to become entrepreneurs. I have never been one of those for many reasons. I shall not delve into the details. But I can reassure you, I am not risk averse. However, I've recently corrected a misconception. I used to say, "I can never be an entrepreneur because I don't have any business ideas. I am not an 'ideas' person. Believe it or not, through my corporate job, I've realized one thing: Ideas rarely hit you like a lightning bolt. They are often the result of an evolution of "something". An evolution of observed needs, an evolution of shared best practices, an evolution of failed attempts, etc. They are independent events that happen to you. You then proactively string these independent events together. You do so by reflecting on these independent events. Ultimately, an idea, or an opportunity, is the result of your concerted effort in seeking it out. The key word here is not 'idea' or 'opportunity'. It is 'committment'. You commit, then you seek. Only then, you would be able to recognize ideas and opportunities. You may not know what you're looking for. Nonetheless, you should always be looking. Not saying I want to be an entrepreneur. Just saying, I've realized, me not being an 'ideas' person should not be a hurdle to anything I decide to do. Courtesy of Andy & Jacq: http://www.ted.com | 
