It’s a given that in entrepreneurship, a conceived concept must be transformed into an operational business. However, what’s not obvious is the motivation behind generating ideas and diligently working towards their realization.

Motivation can stem from three factors: inspiration, aspirations, and situation.

Inspiration encompasses ideas that can deeply resonate with a person which they want to turn to reality. Aspirations involve objects of desire that individuals strive to attain, while situations—particularly unfavorable ones—act as circumstances that compel a person to break free from their current state.

To be inspired, to aspire, and to envision an improved situation, one must hold the belief that everything has the potential to surpass its current state. This notion of “better” doesn’t imply a change in inherent nature. For instance, water can never transform into a rock, but it can be bottled or combined with another element to become juice, all while maintaining its liquid form.

Faith involves believing in what is possible, in what a person hopes for. And it is the act of faith that moves people. This attribute makes every entrepreneur a person of faith, as they don’t perceive the complete picture of their destination, only fragments of clues. They rest their faith on a potential fortuitous outcome, even as they move forward with only a partial view of the road.

In entrepreneurship, the triumvirate of inspiration, aspiration, and situation serves as the lifeblood for those who, powered by faith, aspire to better horizons and take decisive steps toward them.