Entrepreneurship is demanding both physically and mentally. It is commonly accompanied by doubt, anxiety or despair, exhaustion, public and private failures. Why do people become entrepreneurs? "Entrepreneurs do what they do for reasons most people will never understand - unless they are also entrepreneurs," writes Jeff Haden, author of popular management-related columns on Inc.com. He writes that entrepreneurs simply have no other choice, they are driven by their entrepreneurial skills and talent. What are the prerequisites and do you have them too?
1. They do not get discouraged
Successful entrepreneurs respect the opinions of others, but they believe in their own ideas and abilities. They are persistent and determined. They want to live their life on their own terms.
2. Playing the game right is more important than winning
Entrepreneurs would rather fail their way than win by following someone else's rules. Being forced to win is like losing for them.
3. They create solutions
When we are faced with an important decision, we have two options. We can either choose an existing solution and try to modify it according to our needs or create our own solutions. Entrepreneurs choose the second option and that is why they are able to achieve things that seemed impossible.
4. They enjoy other people's success
No team can succeed if its leader can't tame his ego and make some personal sacrifices. The entrepreneur's happiness stems from the success of his people.
5. They do not need to be disciplined
Entrepreneurs can't wait to be able to realize their goals and dreams. They take each task as an approximation to achieving his goals. Therefore, they enjoy doing even everyday activities. For the entrepreneur, work is life.
6. They do not want to obtain only one skill
Many people work to acquire a skill or reach a certain position and then to have a rest. Entrepreneurs want to learn more and more new skills.
7. They wish success to their competitors
They see it as an inspiration and confirmation of the fact that creativity and hard work bear fruit. They do not think that success must always come at the expense of someone else.
8. They do not worry about being alone
Joining a crowd is too simple. The success of each group begins with a single person who is not afraid to come up with something new, take advantage of this chance and accept the consequences of his actions.
9. Why not?
Entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks because they ask themselves: "Why not me?". Most others just complain: "Why me?".
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