Seth Godin's Startup School

Freelancer or Entrepreneur?

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Oct 1, 2012
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ANECDOTE

Hockey Drill Teaches Entrepreneurship

  • Seth Godin shared a story about playing hockey as a kid, where he cleverly slowed down in a drill to gain an advantage.
  • He learned the importance of knowledge, ability, and willingness to endure hardships, which parallels entrepreneurial challenges.
INSIGHT

Monopoly Means Unique Value

  • Successful businesses create a monopoly on something unique that others can't replicate.
  • Building a monopoly now often means being at the center of valuable connections, not just making things cheaper or better.
ADVICE

Freelancer vs Entrepreneur Roles

  • Know whether you are a freelancer or an entrepreneur; this distinction is critical for business growth.
  • Avoid hiring yourself for cheap work; instead, focus on tasks only you can do to scale effectively.
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