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Does it require certain personality characteristics to be a successful entrepreneur? |
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Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
I believe from experience, that you need to build a solid foundation. Build-up your knowledge in the field you are undertaking, it really is about patience, self control, not getting ahead of oneself - which can lead to failure also known as a lesson.
- I believe that there is one and one answer only to this question - JUST DO IT!! Many people talk the talk but can't walk the walk. Entrepreneurs get on with it. Don't worry about what people say. Get your head down and JUST DO IT!!
I think every entrepreneur needs a vision and determination to see it through. What is this vision? A market! When you see customers you have the start of a business. Then it is a matter of finding a product to satisfy the customer need and get on with it.
You also need a thick skin because things are going to go wrong and you should not let yourself be defeated by setbacks. Besides a vision one of the most important characteristics of an entrepreneur is that you can overcome problems. I always say that being an entrepreneur is being a problem solver.
Lastly, you need to be able to enjoy building a business. If you can't laugh at yourself and at the things that happen to you when you are an entrepreneur you should not be working for yourself.
First answer by ID3662831566. Last edit by Sdresh. Contributor trust: 249 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 85 [recommend question]
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