You may not love everything about your job, but as long as you feel you are choosing to stay, rather than being forced to, you will feel your power.

Most business owners know never to put all their eggs in one basket; they understand that true choice comes from having options. Every employee should take that lesson to heart. How do you increase your sense of freedom when you work for someone else?

Webster’s Riverside Dictionary defines an entrepreneur as “one who launches or manages a business venture, often assuming risks.” Sure, it’s easy to see how that applies to a business owner—but how does it apply to an employee.