Entrepreneur Innovation Reinventing America

As many work urban grassroots efforts across America, it is tough not to be alarmed by the pace of the job losses and poverty. Cities such as New York, Washington D.C. and Chicago pop-out as particularly hard hit within the African American and Hispanic communities often struggling with 50% unemployment rates or more.
Today, nationwide African American unemployment has risen to 13 percent. Hispanic unemployment has risen to 11 percent. White unemployment has risen to 7.3 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

 The unemployment numbers are particularly devastating when coupled with the recent study, “Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: March 2009”; a report that found the United States public education systems rank very low compared to other industrialized nations in providing our country with educated high wage workers.  

For example, the U.S. ranks 25th out of 30 countries in math and 24th out of 30-countries in science skills. This fact means kids graduating school and adults training for careers in comparison qualify mainly for low wage jobs considered about $12 per hour that are easily replaceable.   

In general, there are two ways to make a giant career leap towards becoming a wealthy millionaire. It could be accomplished by either expensive advanced education with hopes of leading to high level executive positions or starting your own business working as an entrepreneur. Both are life-long commitments that require more than a simple desire for money – both paths require hard work and finding your unique marketable talents that add value to the community.   

As the summer months approach, typically during a depressed economy with high unemployment rates and warm weather our neighborhoods experience increased violent crimes particularly in the urban communities. If you are unemployed remember to stay positive – be real with yourself by making honest and productive choices for the entire family.   

Keep your head up – make sure you can look back being proud of the choices you made. Perhaps, you decided to take control of your future despite the economic crisis you may live in everyday. Maybe you chose to return to school to advance your education or trade. You have the power to change your life no matter how tough your situation.   

No matter what age, race, religion or gender; you are the “captain of your destiny” that navigates the rough waters to discover that promise land. Don’t take no for an answer, be determined to succeed. Learn from successful people - even if you are unemployed focus your everyday schedule on accomplishing tasks that build your dreams.   

Entrepreneurship is a full time job 24/7 in growing a business that adds value to your community. Treat your time with great respect it’s like GOLD. Write down your schedule planning out the productive use of your time. Remember entrepreneurs are not just one track minded rather they are well balanced sustainable people that have many elements working in concert with one another. Train your mind, body and soul to succeed – it’s a long distance race.  Find personal free time to recharge your battery gaining new ideas and perspectives that will improve the quality of the business products or services.  

Get other positive business people involved from your community. Build widespread enthusiasm and momentum for your initiates focused on providing true value that will bring you and others rewards. Entrepreneurs find success when the marketplace perceives value in your product or services. Remain close to your roots and trusted family members.   

Overcome your fears – nothing is every accomplished unless you actually do the work. Don’t be afraid to fail. Most of our learning comes thru failures that require us to make changes. Embrace the path to continually improving yourself whether its education, business plans or personal relationships - we grow thru experience.   

Change your perception of failures begin to accept it as a necessary part of becoming successful. The definition of a lifelong entrepreneur is precisely what it sounds like: These are people who start multiple companies. If one doesn't work out, they move on to the next big idea. Or, conversely, they find great success and their companies grow. 

 Finding the positive power within failure will make you a successful entrepreneur, but it goes beyond business. Devastating setbacks occur in all aspects of our lives, and the sooner we learn to face failure and regain control, the more successful our lives become – remember success is your choice.  

About Author - Mr. Rickman is a respected analyst, innovative expert in business development and entrepreneurial services with over 30-years experience, published worldwide. http://www.sustainablevirtualbiz.com