[czbond]

I actually disagree. Most entrepreneurs DO actually want independence first! To be their own boss, first. This crap about passion and purpose is a way gets pushed heavily in the software circles. Most people don't love owning gas stations, or moving companies, or slogging at a restaurant. They own them because they can control then, grow them, have autonomy, and feed their families. A true entrepreneur will work 80 hrs to avoid working 40 as a 9 to 5. Jobs are death to you if you're an entrepreneur. The monotony, the security, the predictability aren't what true entrepreneurs want. To them, managing their own time, resources, and experience is more important than money, and more important than "changing the world". The "change the world" mantra, IMHO, is a way to entice certain individuals to try to produce 100x companies.

[esob3]

Hmm... I think I understand what you're saying. I'm not sure I perfectly align with those motivators. My top reasons for wanting to start my own company:

1. Wealth / Retirement 2. Product ownership 3. Autonomy

After just writing those out, it's clear that what I really want is FREEDOM. I realize that's WHY I want to be a business owner. Because what I really want, is the FREEDOM to do what I want.