What a social Entrepreneur should do? My point of view

So what are the key elements of being a successful social entrepreneur? How to make a social venture successful? What does social entrepreneurship means to you? What steps a social entrepreneur should take? I repeatedly hear these and many questions of the similar nature especially during the interaction with YOUTH…[[ I don't feel any reluctance in admitting that our youth has amazing ideas and they are not afraid of taking risks. Ahhh ! I am sure if we keep motivating and providing them with focused sense and direction, they can do wonders to make this world a better place.]]

Following are few lessons that I learned during the implementation of social projects namely Jaroka, environmental buddy , Social Entrepreneurship Club and workshops with STEPS . I hope they give our youth some clarity on the concept of being a social entrepreneur.:

Lesson 1: Permit yourself to dream BIG.

( Listen to your heart as social venture is a game of heart ..Sometimes its ok to say “NO” to mind…Is it Difficult ???? Not at all, give it a try)

Lesson 2: Think what can you do for other??

(No complains and think optimistically…What others can do for you is not the question rather you making a difference counts…… )

Lesson 3: 1,2,3 …Start… Go for your idea

(Hurdles, Nicknames, criticism , and the list goes on……… SO WHAT !! start it now or wait for the rest of your life )

Lesson 4: Always start Small.

(small is not always very small…..Gradually grow big because in reality you are thinking BIG)

Lesson 5: No Problem is small . Overcome your ignorance

( Ahhhhh !!! I only want to solve BIG issues…..”Problem” is a “Problem” so don’t worry about its SIZE )

Lesson 6: Highlight the actual Problem on the ground and NOT what you think is a problem

(Do you assume you know actual problem?? How are you so sure???? Did u get the community feedback?)

Lesson 7: Listen and Reflect

(The hardest things in life is to listen, Yet it is the most important thing you need to do…..why is it soooo hard?)

Lesson 8: Design the realistic solution model and Focus on moving forward

(HIT and TRAIL….HIT and TRAIL …HIT and TRAIL… keep innovating)

Lesson 9: Challenges and Risks will always be there

( No Problem.. There is no FUN without them so let them motivate you and opportunities will “knock”)

Lesson 10: Let people witness your work and let them own your cause

( Invite them … Let them choose to participate and they will do half of your marketing)

Lesson 11: No one is Perfect…..

(one time is no time …Make mistakes as an imperfect person and you will do wonders)

Lesson 12: Earse the word “IMPOSSIBLE” from your dictionary and NEVER give up.

( Can I do it? YES, YES, a BIG YES…Impossible is NOTHING )