Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

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A decade ago, I helped found a business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to fruition. I’ve mentored and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs since. Many of my students have licensed their ideas to powerful companies or brought them to market themselves through venturing.

Author: NCH Editorial Team

Aug 30, 2013

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I’ve often wondered what differentiates successful entrepreneurs from their peers. Are there certain qualities they share? I think so. But I also think it’s important to acknowledge that timing, luck and simply being in the right place at the right time play a part in many success stories. Decades of personal experience and mentoring have taught me that successful entrepreneurs share these five qualities:

1. An Unwavering Passion

The advice to do what you love has become a bit of a cliché. Everyone says, “Find your passion.” But that’s easier said than done. Being an entrepreneur demands commitment and dedication — more than most jobs do, I’d argue. If you’re ambivalent or mildly enthused about your product or service, that’s not going to sustain you through the highs and lows that will inevitably occur. If you find something you love enough to want to share it with others, that love will fuel and give you purpose.

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2. Open-mindedness

The most successful entrepreneurs I know never forget how much they can learn from others. They ask for advice. They’re flexible. They soak up the best practices around them like a sponge. Fear of failure can make it easy to grip onto your vision with an iron fist, but rigidity won’t serve you.

3. The Desire To Be An Expert

Entrepreneurs like a challenge. If they didn’t, they’d probably have chosen another line of work. But as exciting as it is to consider a new field, high-achieving entrepreneurs know the benefits of staying in the same industry for a while are immense. When you spend years in the same industry, you learn its history. Knowing what’s been done before can help you identify how it can and should move forward. In the meantime, you’ll build a network of relationships to support you in future endeavors, especially when times are lean. Those relationships are invaluable.

4. A Forward-Looking Approach

Successful entrepreneurs are always thinking ahead. They may stray from their roadmap, and that’s okay, but they have one in mind. Having a clearly established set of goals will keep you from getting stuck. Your goals may be constantly evolving, but if you don’t know where you want to go, chances are you won’t get anywhere.

5. A Constant Flow Of Ideas

Having one project that’s doing well is great. But the successful entrepreneurs I know don’t rest on their laurels. Instead, they’re constantly asking themselves, “What’s next?” They understand that being a successful entrepreneur is a lifestyle choice, not a destination. Embrace these qualities and you will become a better entrepreneur.

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2. Open-mindedness

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