Carl Kruse: Successful business people have many traits in common with one another. They are confident and optimistic. They are disciplined self starters. They are open to any new ideas which cross their path. Although there is no "one size, fits all" theory for entrepreneurship, a few guidelines may help those with a good idea become successful entrepreneurs. While the majority of entrepreneurs have no problem working hard, not all work smart and possess the following entrepreneurial qualities responsible for driving success.
2. Introduction
The journey of an
entrepreneur is a
rough and tough one,
however, with the
challenges come a
sense of fulfillment and
achievement. If you
are looking to start
your entrepreneurial
journey, here are the
qualities of an
entrepreneur which
you may want to
cultivate.
3. Failure" Does Not Exist
in Their Dictionary
There are no failures in an entrepreneur's dictionary, only new
lessons to be learnt and mistakes to be avoided in the future. Every
stumbling block is both a challenge and therefore, there is no need
to give up. They may change their direction and their methods, but
an entrepreneur's aim and passion never die.
4. Creativity
Entrepreneurs have to use their
creativity constantly to innovate
and conjure up new services
and products, in order to
provide value to customers in
their targeted market while
learning to distinguish
themselves from existing
competitors.
Entrepreneurs are a curious
bunch as they are motivated by
their need to serve and provide
value, and they do this by
maximizing their creativity.
5. Enjoys Networking
Entrepreneurs love to network and get to know
more people who share similar interest and
passion. Some of them like to share their passion
and views in a larger scale by giving talks too.
It is no longer an issue of being an introvert or an
extrovert. Both personalities make great
entrepreneurs by working in vastly different ways
that suit their style. Ultimately, both personalities
enjoy meeting people with similar interest.
Also, they are willing to learn from others.
Entrepreneurs know the value of knowledge and
are always willing to meet people whom they are
able to learn from. They also recognize that
working with these people will allow them to serve
their customers better.
6. Loves to
Read
Riding off the previous point,
entrepreneurs love to learn and
expose themselves to new
ideas. Most of them love to
read, and have great and
effective methods of reading.
Additionally, entrepreneurs read
widely. They typically read
anything that captures their
interest and allows them to
learn and improve themselves.
Entrepreneurs recognize the
importance of consistent
learning and self-development.
7. Acts Fast
Entrepreneurs tend not to procrastinate. In fact, procrastination is the
GREATEST enemy of an entrepreneur. Getting things DONE is one of
the key qualities of an entrepreneur, and that is the main reason they
succeed. No one succeeds by brainstorming ideas in their bedroom,
without implementing those ideas. The ideas remain a fantasy and a
theory, until they are put into action.