# Self-Starter Career Charts See How the Entrepreneurial Mindset Impacts Business Decisions By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurial-mindset References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-entrepreneurial-mindset-infographic) & [odesk](https://www.odesk.com/info/Spring2013OnlineWorkSurvey/Infographic/) According to this business infographic created by oDesk, the modern take on [starting entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-forge) is based more on the entrepreneurial mindset than on actually starting your own business. Sending out a general warning to companies regarding people in what many would consider to be "regular" jobs, on average 71% of people want to quit in order to become independent while 61% plan on quitting within the next two years. The idea of [working freelance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigchampion) appeals to many due to the freedom to work, eat, sleep and play whenever they deem fit, creating their own schedules as a way to take back control of their lives. Around 58% of Millennials consider themselves as possessing this entrepreneurial mindset. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Credit Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/creditcrunch) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Entrepreneurial Mindset:** The shift from starting a business to embodying an entrepreneurial mindset creates opportunities for promoting independence and flexibility in the workplace. - **Freelancing:** The desire for freelancing and remote work options is on the rise, highlighting opportunities for companies to offer more flexible working arrangements. - **Millennial Workforce:** With millennials embracing the entrepreneurial mindset at a higher rate, companies should consider the benefits of tapping into this workforce to drive innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** The rise in demand for flexible working arrangements calls for a transformation in HR practices as companies adopt a more agile approach to talent management. - **Freelance Platforms:** As more people seek freelance work, there is a growing need for platforms to connect them with potential clients and job opportunities. - **Technology:** The availability of technology facilitates the growth of remote work opportunities and enhances productivity, providing a competitive edge for companies that embrace this trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Start Business Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturenext.md) - [Entrepreneur Resource Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uninherited.md) - [Career Decision Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives.md) - [Educational Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-learning-platform.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zenpreneur-community.md) - [Supportive Women Entrepreneurial Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurial-potential-test-for-women.md) - [Freelancer Lifestyle Organization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluee-platform.md) - [Role Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founder-mode-checker.md) - [Entrepreneurial Journey Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founder-folks.md)