Most people believe entrepreneurship is “not for them,” but the truth is you already use entrepreneurial skills every day at work. In this article, I uncover why thinking like an entrepreneur — even while keeping your 9–5 — might be the smartest way to create security, confidence, and new income opportunities in today’s unpredictable economy.

After watching my dad and grandmother “entrepreneur” their way through life long before the word existed, I realized something: we all have the ability to rebuild. This article is your reminder that a layoff is not the end—it’s your turning point.