An entrepreneurial spirit is about increasing productivity, moving things from a lower to a higher level. It’s the ability to increase the utility of people, animals, places, and things. Consider the creativity required to unlock crude oil’s potential and harness its power for humanity—an enterprising mind in action. This relentless focus on productivity is critical for financial and economic growth. It is what propels individuals and societies forward. It is about constantly looking for ways to increase productivity, which drives innovation and advancement in all areas of life. The big question to ask yourself is, “How can I produce more?”
Proverbs 12:27 (ESV) says, “Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.” While hunting for game requires effort, roasting it for sustenance demands another level of productivity. The diligent not only hunt but also maximize the value of their efforts by extracting every possible benefit. Productivity is in levels, and in order to achieve massive prosperity and wealth, one must be willing to unlock new heights of productivity. Hunting is one level of productivity; roasting what you’ve hunted is another. A higher level involves producing other byproducts of the hunt, such as leather.
This is an admonition against slothfulness. There is a great contrast between the diligent and the lazy. The lazy man here is not tagged lazy for doing nothing. However, he was labeled as lazy for failing to explore the possibility of ever increasing productivity. A refusal to explore and find out how production can be increased. It’s not just about completing your tasks; it’s about innovating, creating, and maximizing resources. By embracing higher levels of productivity, you unlock new opportunities for growth and abundance in your life. You can get started today by determining what exactly you are producing. You must then commit to increasing your output.
