But giving in would mean giving up, and surrendering to the odds is not in the vision of the entrepreneurial spirit. It doesn't take long to realize that the entrepreneurial spirit is an independent one. The need for freedom to create, decide and deliver in a way that meets their vision, sets them apart from the crowd. However, the entrepreneurial spirit is nourished by the support and guidance of others. Isolation can be lethal to energy and confidence of an entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurial success is never a solo journey.
Employees, colleagues, advisors and friends are the lifeline of the entrepreneurial spirit. Whether in business for two years or twenty years, the successful entrepreneur can readily recall the person who gave them encouragement in a difficult time, helped them to solve a problem or formulate an idea, or simply listened when they needed to talk. The prairies of North Dakota were settled and communities were developed with the cooperative and collaborative interaction of entrepreneurial spirit. Successful entrepreneurs know that they don't have all the answers and are willing to seek out those who can help them. In turn, the entrepreneurial spirit is a reciprocal one.