Some people are wired differently.
They can’t just clock in, follow the plan, and stay inside the lines. They see the cracks in the system and imagine ways to rebuild it. They chase freedom, not job security.
They’d rather risk falling on their face than spend their life wondering, what if?
That’s the Entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurs don’t just accept the world as it is, they scan it constantly for ways it could be. They crave freedom, possibility, and the chance to put their own ideas into motion.
Where most see chaos, they see possibility. Where most feel restricted by rules and structure, they feel called to break them.
It isn’t a hobby, or even a career path. It’s a calling. A refusal to settle. A willingness to gamble on themselves because the regret of never trying feels heavier than the risk of failure.
But here’s the twist:
Being entrepreneurial doesn’t always mean
becoming an entrepreneur.
- Nikoa Evans
Some people love their work, their teams, and their industries.
They thrive inside organizations but still carry the entrepreneurial spark. They lead like owners, bringing fresh thinking to stale systems. They push their teams to innovate, lead departments with vision, and treat their role as if they were the CEO of their corner of the company.
That’s the Intrapreneur. They are entrepreneurial in spirit…the ones who keep industries alive and evolving.
Both paths matter. Both are valid.
Because at the end of the day, whether you launch a business or lead a team, the same spirit runs through you…the spirit of entrepreneurship.
It shows up as Courage, Vision, Leadership, and the Refusal to accept “this is just the way it’s done.”
Whichever path you choose, Entrepreneur or Entrepreneurial, it’s the one meant for you.
The calling doesn’t always look the same, but it always leaves its mark.
If this hit home, drop a ‘Like’ or a Comment or forward it to an ‘entrepreneur spirit’ you know.
And if you want to see if you’re ready to take the leap, download my free 30-Day Entrepreneur Launch Checklist, a simple guide to show you how to turn your vision into reality.
Let’s get gritty and grow together.
Nikoa
P.S. Be sure to see below for this week’s The Nitty Gritty Watch List: Non-Tech Businesses You Should Know featuring Teen Entrepreneur Nyla Reese, owner of Nyla’s Petite Bakery.
As you know, with so much focus on tech entrepreneurs these days, I’ve made a commitment to highlighting non-tech entrepreneurs. This is my own personal entrepreneurial lane with decades of experience as a lifestyle, cultural and impact entrepreneur. I firmly believe businesses like retail stores, restaurants, health/wellness centers, arts & grassroots organizations, and countless others help shape the quality of our daily lives.
So this week’s The Nitty Gritty Watch List: Non-Tech Businesses You Should Know features an inspiring Teen Entrepreneur, Nyla Reese, owner of Nyla’s Petite Bakery in Harlem, NY. Such a delight!
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- Nikoa
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