The Character Traits of the Entrepreneur
Are you an entrepreneur? Would you like to be? There are certain character traits successful entrepreneurs demonstrate. A careful analysis of your own personality, with the traits in mind, will tell you if you have (or need to develop what it takes to be a and happy entrepreneur. l. A burning passion or intense drive to succeed. 2. A powerful drive to create success, wealth, legacy or fame is the primary motivator for most entrepreneurs. They are intensely passionate about what they do, almost to the point of fanaticism. Their goals are set high and when attained, are reset even higher Money is not usually sought for its own sake, but as way of keeping score 3. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Rather than resisting or resenting change, entrepreneurs have the ability to easily adapt to changing circumstances and conditions. In fact, many entrepreneurs thrive on change On the negative side, some are so thrilled by change that they will force it, even when things are going perfectly 4. The need for autonomy. Some people just need to be their own boss. While many employees see a job as providing security, entrepreneurs see a job as a form of economic slavery and prefer to have personal autonomy to economic security. The worst part about being your own boss is that the expectations for your job function are set higher than for everyone else The best part about being your own boss is that if you don't like your orders, you can change them anytime you please. 5. Decisiveness The ability to make decisions, sometimes quickly, is a key component of the entrepreneurial personality This willingness to make, and hold to, a decision is a necessary leadership skill. The awareness that there may be better decisions at any choice point does not result in the indecisiveness that other people often demonstrate. 5. A sense of personal destiny Most entrepreneurs have more than just a strong desire to mold their personal des they have belief in their ability to create their own destiny by their own choices and actions. If they are among the few who believe in a set fate or predetermined destiny, they believe that they are fated or destined to be successful. 6. Energy put in more work hours than most people. They also Entrepreneurs are energetic. They couch potatoes often play hard and competitively. You won't find many entrepreneurial