Do something to help, support, and grow together in the community then stay and never too easy to think to give up early.

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Speech called “Three Lessons About What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur” by Wences Casares, and I have to say  it touched me very deeply. It’s not just words. It’s real. I feel like he was speaking about my me, and even my future.


Wences said that being an entrepreneur is not something we choose; it is something we are. I really understand that. Sometimes I try to relax, but my brain is still thinking about ideas, new plans, small businesses, how to solve problems. Even when I’m busy with work, study, or saving money, I always have these ideas in my mind. I don’t do it only to earn money. I feel I was born for this. I feel it in my heart. That’s why when he said, “You don’t change. That’s what you are,” I felt like, yes, that’s me too.

He also talked about how time is more valuable than money. I learned from my experience—I work very hard, I save money, I plan for a future business, and I have many dreams. But now I understand it’s not only about fast money or quick success. It’s about using the next 20 to 30 years of my life for something that really matters. That is powerful. Time is something we can’t get back. So I want to use it wisely and build something that I will be proud of for a long time.

The third point really surprised me. Wences said he doesn’t like the idea of being a “serial entrepreneur.” He believes that real value comes when we stay and grow one business for many years. This is different from what I always see online, with many people talking about building and selling many startups. But now I see the truth: if I really want to make something that helps people, gives jobs, brings joy, or supports the community, I need to stay with it, grow it, and not give up too early.

I also learned that entrepreneurs must protect their time and relationships. Steve Blank, another speaker, said that if we’re not careful, the startup can take over our whole life and leave us lonely. This is also real for me. I am single now, but I have a girlfriend, and we plan to be together in the future. I am trying to balance study, work, saving, and building my dream but I also want to build a good family. So now I know I must make clear rules for my life, just like Steve Blank did: time for work, time for love, and time for rest.

I share this on my blog not just to tell my story, but also to help others who feel the same. If you feel like you were born to be an entrepreneur, if your heart keeps dreaming, and your mind keeps building—you’re not alone. Let’s use our time wisely, stay committed to our passion, and build something that matters.

Thank you, Wences Casares, for your honest and powerful words. I will carry them with me as I build my future.

 If you want to watch the full speech “Three Lessons About Being an Entrepreneur – Wences Casares.” You’ll learn so much from it too. 

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Posted by: Phea Vout

Student Blogger | Dreamer | Future Entrepreneur

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