The Future Built by Women

7The Entrepreneurial Equation

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

—Peter Drucker

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.

—Steve Jobs

EQUATIONS ARE A key component in the world of algorithms and computer science. In this chapter, we will dive into an equation that many of you might have or will embark on—the entrepreneurial equation. Before we begin this chapter, I want to provide context to the term passion and explain why I've chosen it as a central theme. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, passion means “intense emotion compelling action,” and it applies to emotions that are deeply stirring and ungovernable. When embarking on entrepreneurial endeavors, maintaining passion is vital. It's this passion that drives us to take action daily, especially when faced with challenges. It's the force that stirs our souls and pushes us beyond our limits. Passion is the key to our success; it propels us forward. Our passions typically emerge from desires to improve our lives or communities or address issues within them.

For example, I yearned for greater flexibility and more time with my family, which led me to explore freelancing. Subsequently, I discovered a passion for helping other mothers achieve the same work-life balance, inspiring me to build Allobee. However, having passion alone wasn't sufficient ...