Let's be clear right away. No, there is no one Type that is more suited to being an entrepreneur than another All Human Design Types can be entrepreneurs.
However, depending on your Type, your entrepreneurial style —i.e. what suits you— will be very different. It gives you an indication of your why, but also of the means at your disposal to support your intentions. Like heroes, you have certain powers and talents that are not the same as those of your neighbour.
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Human Design is a great self-understanding tool that can be very useful when you want to understand yourself better and build a business that suits you.
And that's good because it is by following your uniqueness, by embracing your essence, that you can create a life that supports you, while serving others with integrity.
The information I'm sharing with you in this article may raise some questions, or trigger some uncomfortable thoughts. That's okay! As I tell you every time, take what resonates with you, and leave the rest aside.
You can also check out this article: Why Human Design can support your business, for a more global view on the subject.
Without further ado, let's take a closer look at the different Types, and what they say about your entrepreneurial style.
Manifestors are all about initiating and innovating, which means they can't keep up without outside help. And that's okay.
You're there to get the ball rolling, start new things, and then hand over to the people who believe in your project and have the energy to see it through.
You can be a great entrepreneur, with a very pioneering and kind-of-wild vision, if you have enough freedom and independence in your process, and especially if you accept to delegate and rely on those who have more energy than you.
Your keywords: vision, creativity, innovation.
Generators are full of energy when they follow their joy and love what they do. They are the builders of our society.
You know how to see a project through to the end when you get it right, when you've seized an opportunity that lights you up from the inside. You like to go deep into an area and become a master of your subject. You like to be of service and know that your work has an impact on others, that it helps and supports your clients.
This makes you an enthusiastic, warm and motivating entrepreneur who can keep up the pace over time when you are in your joy. You naturally attract people who will support you and believe in your projects.
Your keywords: joy, endurance, tenacity.
Manifesting Generators are multitaskers, jacks-of-all-trades, and have a lot of energy and creativity.
You're a high-functioning, high-spirited entrepreneur with lots of ideas and the ability to do a thousand things at once. You know how to give impetus and vision, and also how to support your teams to create an energy of action and innovation.
Sometimes you go too fast and loose everyone. This can make you frustrated or angry. However, when you take the time to communicate your intentions clearly, and allow questions from your collaborators, then you feel supported and understood, free to go at your own pace.
Your keywords: speed, freedom, creativity.
Projectors are the coordinators and leaders behind the scenes, they have little energy but a lot of other skills.
You like to understand systems and structures, and your energy leads you to be very efficient, looking for ways to optimise your processes. You are also very perceptive, and you can manage your teams effectively... if you can keep an eye on timing and invitations!
When you are in your zone of genius, you feel energised and are even more effective. Your biggest challenge is to accept that you go faster than others in the short term, but that you need much more rest time.
Your keywords: insight, observation & listening, efficiency.
Reflectors are chameleons They are very rare. They can adapt to many situations, and need a lot of diversity in their lives.
You like to ride the flow of events and be surprised by the magic of life. You have great wisdom and thrive when you are free and independent.
However, because your energy is so fluid, you also need to rely on others to help you get things done, but also to listen to you and give you space to express your thoughts.
You may find it difficult to accept that it takes you a long time to make decisions or to get the productivity machine going. Think of this time as the maturation needed for any birth! Once you are sure of your direction, you move very fast!
Keywords: adaptability, wisdom, interdependence
Here you are at the end of this article on Human Design Types, and what they can do for you in relation to your entrepreneurial style. I hope you've discovered some interesting things.
As always, this is just the tip of the iceberg. To get a more nuanced and relevant diagnosis of your design, it is important not to stop at your Type, but to explore your Authority or Profile for example.
Having said that, you can already do an inventory of your activities and your time, to see what is aligned with your Type, and what you could change. Don't hesitate to let me know what you find!
To go deeper and start applying this knowledge in your life: 21 days to reclaim your energy using Human Design.
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