Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs - In Any Economy!
The economy could be better, sure.
But blaming declining bank balances still doesn't get you ahead of the pack.
Saying you don't have time is also a flimsy excuse for not reaching your goals and dreams.
Yet people consistently use lack of time or money as the 'reason' they don't move ahead with what they know needs doing.
Well, it's never about shortage of time or money.
It's about a shortage in one of these eight qualities.
Do you have them? Eight Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: 1.
They have drive: They know themselves so well that they don't have to explain themselves to others.
They are driven by passion, purpose and ability, and that shows in action.
Their enthusiasm is infectious.
2.
They know that no one is good at everything.
They build a niche based on their own particular expertise and experience.
3.
They keep it simple and precise: their plans, their strategies, their decisions, and their communication.
4.
They are not afraid of hard work.
In fact, they love what they do so much they probably don't call it 'work', it's their life.
5.
They have a sense of urgency.
They get a lot done in a short time in a calm, confident manner.
6.
They are committed to continuous improvement.
They don't expect perfection, but they do choose to consistently improve themselves and optimize their resources.
6.
They have solid morals and values, and do not waiver from them.
7.
They are self-aware and self-monitoring.
They know that they must balance all aspects of their lives in a healthy way, and practice extreme self care.
How many of the above do you honestly have/do? Move into action on one item immediately.
Happy growing! Bonus Communication Tips Listening Tip: Settle into a chair.
Remember there is nothing better to do at the moment, and focus on what is being said.
Speaking Tip: Vary your verbs.
Use a combination of visual (see, view), auditory (hear, speak) and kinesthetic (action or emotional) verbs.
Writing Tip: Write early in the day while creativity is at its peak.
But blaming declining bank balances still doesn't get you ahead of the pack.
Saying you don't have time is also a flimsy excuse for not reaching your goals and dreams.
Yet people consistently use lack of time or money as the 'reason' they don't move ahead with what they know needs doing.
Well, it's never about shortage of time or money.
It's about a shortage in one of these eight qualities.
Do you have them? Eight Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: 1.
They have drive: They know themselves so well that they don't have to explain themselves to others.
They are driven by passion, purpose and ability, and that shows in action.
Their enthusiasm is infectious.
2.
They know that no one is good at everything.
They build a niche based on their own particular expertise and experience.
3.
They keep it simple and precise: their plans, their strategies, their decisions, and their communication.
4.
They are not afraid of hard work.
In fact, they love what they do so much they probably don't call it 'work', it's their life.
5.
They have a sense of urgency.
They get a lot done in a short time in a calm, confident manner.
6.
They are committed to continuous improvement.
They don't expect perfection, but they do choose to consistently improve themselves and optimize their resources.
6.
They have solid morals and values, and do not waiver from them.
7.
They are self-aware and self-monitoring.
They know that they must balance all aspects of their lives in a healthy way, and practice extreme self care.
How many of the above do you honestly have/do? Move into action on one item immediately.
Happy growing! Bonus Communication Tips Listening Tip: Settle into a chair.
Remember there is nothing better to do at the moment, and focus on what is being said.
Speaking Tip: Vary your verbs.
Use a combination of visual (see, view), auditory (hear, speak) and kinesthetic (action or emotional) verbs.
Writing Tip: Write early in the day while creativity is at its peak.
