This document summarizes a presentation given by Ed Dean at the Entrepreneur Conference in Shanghai on January 28th, 2015 about how to decide whether to become an entrepreneur or not. The presentation discusses the benefits of being an entrepreneur such as choosing who you work with and setting your own hours and culture. It also lists eight thoughts on entrepreneurship including the difference between passion and emotion, the importance of partnerships and networking, and persevering even when challenges arise. The presentation aims to help attendees decide if becoming an entrepreneur is right for them.