The Character Traits of the Entrepreneur Are you an entrepreneur? Would you like to be? There are certain character traits that most successful entrepreneurs demonstrate. A careful analysis of your own personality, with these traits in mind, will tell you if you have(or need to develop) what it takes to be a successful and happy entrepreneur. 1. 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.