H.U.N.T. stands for Harness your vision, Underestimate the roadblocks, Network, and Take the first step. These are characteristics that many successful entrepreneurs share, including Walt Disney. Walt harnessed his vision by creating his idea, deciding what he wanted to accomplish with it, and setting out to acquire the resources necessary to make it happen. He did this by creating Mickey Mouse and setting up a small studio with his brother out of his uncle's garage. Slowly, he built upon his idea. Walt underestimated the roadblocks by refusing to allow things like the Great Depression, World War I or the financial difficulties his studio was facing to get in the way. He found ways around it. For example, the only way he kept his studio going during the war was by creating films based on health, education, and propaganda for the U.S. government.
Walt networked with Universal Studios when he first started out to promote his animation work. He worked on a series of black-and-white cartoons for the production company which gained him experience as well as credibility. Walt also networked with his brother, Roy, who stood by his side and made sure his dreams became a reality even after Walt died. Walt took the first step by moving to California, partnering with his brother, and utilizing the resources he had to start a small production studio. Walt Disney was truly an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He had the confidence, the motivation, the courage, the ambition, and the faith to make his dreams come true, and I believed he hoped that his vision would inspire others to do the same.
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