08/11/2023
There are definitely TRAITS of successful business owners. Here are a few of the top ones:
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Has a passion, a specific purpose
They're the "crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes," said Steve Jobs
Thinks of problems as exciting challenges
OPTIMISTIC
Believes future outcomes will mostly be positive
Listens, asks for opinions, & reflects before making a decision
Believes there's a solution to every problem
STRONG WORK ETHIC
Works harder than others
Is persistent
Is highly productive
ADAPTABLE
Adapts to a high degree of ambiguity
Copes with unexpected changes
Is flexible
SELF-DISCIPLINE
Pursues an objective even when it's difficult
Avoids procrastination
Visualizes and internalizes success
Prioritizes
SELF-MOTIVATED
Pushes self to achieve goals
Keeps a tight focus
Focuses on end goal
Can feed off the motivation of others
CURIOUS
Always looks for a better way to do things
Always wants to learn more
Desires to take things further
RISK TOLERANT
Predisposed to a high tolerance for risk
Takes calculated risks
Knows what's at stake and what the potential payoff could be
CONFIDENT
Identifies one's strengths and weaknesses
Doesn't let fear hold them back
Doesn't need external validation
Has full faith in own decision-making capabilities
LEADER
Provides motivation for others
Encourages collaboration
Inspires trust
Recognizes individuals' successes and contributions
Do you posses more than 3? 5? All?
