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Are entrepreneurs naughty?

June 17th, 2011

Are entrepreneurs rogues who reject what is most socially acceptable? Are entrepreneurs the true rebels?

In a society where conformity to vocational norms submission to political will seems to be increasing, having the nerve to go into business for yourself is often seen as greedy, foolish, too risky, or inappropriate in some other way. Of course, some are indifferent, some even encouraging and supportive, but those who do not approve of you are significant. God forbid you are married to one of these types!

Even the government seems to be anti-business, so that those who live in the highest fear of their new god of an over-reaching, all-powerful government may avoid going into business to seek highest perceived approval of that government.

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple
Steve Jobs, entrepreneur and
founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

It’s irrational, and in my view, wrong to be against business, without that business doing something wrong (such as fraud, deception, sinister/predatory legal action, etc.). Business and entrepreneurs have a rightful and critical role in a free economy: to innovate, produce and provide jobs, among other things.

So it seems the entrepreneur must go forth in defiance, fighting all the pressures to keep him down. This is unfortunate, to get so much resistance from society and the government, because entrepreneurs have enough challenges – organization of the business, outsmarting competition, dealing with the minefield government red tape, unfair lawsuits, etc.. But, those are realities that are slow and hard to change. These are the challenges the brave entrepreneur must face (unless or until a work-around can be found)if he or she expects to be successful. So an entrepreneur must accept this rebel status. Business must continue. Hopefully culture and government will eventually develop a healthy respect for entrepreneurs, but until that day comes, drive on and don’t give up!


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