Not everyone was born to be an entrepreneur, but if you possess these qualities, you are one of the few who truly should be their own boss.
1. You’re independent
You can’t imagine the idea of anyone managing you…but you. Working for someone else for the rest of your life doesn’t sound ideal to you.
2. Failure doesn’t scare you
Most people shy away from risk and failure. You know that any great success came out of multiple failures, and therefore you don’t let it scare you. Your motto is “Fail Fast.”
3. You’re relentless
Giving up isn’t in your vocabulary. You do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals, and you don’t let anything get in the way.
4. You are intrinsically motivated
You don’t need a manager breathing down your neck to get work done. You take pride in your work and believe in what you do.
5. You’re thick-skinned
Entrepreneurs must be willing to take criticism as constructive feedback. You don’t cower at the idea of someone critiquing your work…you welcome it with open arms.
6. You think differently from your peers
Have you ever noticed that you think “bigger” than most of your peers, especially if you currently work in an office setting? Do you see the “big picture” instead of getting lost among the details? This is a clear trait of an entrepreneur.
7. You don’t fear uncertainty
Owning a business is full of uncertainty and risk. This isn’t for everyone, but you don’t let it get to you the way others might.
8. You welcome challenges
You look at challenges as a way to learn, grow, and change. Challenges motivate and invigorate you, rather than scare you away.
9. You don’t make excuses
So many people have excuses for why they don’t want to make a leap of faith and become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs don’t make excuses, they make things happen. This describes you to a T.
How many of these qualities do you have? Let us know in the comments below!
Matt Clark is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Amazing.com, a serial entrepreneur, and investor. He’s been featured on Forbes, CNBC, and Entrepreneur.com.
Truly inspire quotes !!! What is the last word T stand for 🙂 Triumph ?
I lake number 9 what should I do
Ahtesham:
Face the Fear and Do It Anyway.
For every excuse… there is a greater reason to do it!
Excellent advice! 🙂
I have 8 out of those nine qualities. I always wondered why I was different and what was wrong with me, now I know. Thank you.
I feel like I have all of these qualities and I am so excited to be part of amazing selling machine 5! This is the perfect opportunity for me!
This is a comment on point 9 about excuses. Wayne Dyer has a wonderful book out called Excuses Begone!: How To Change Life Long, Self Defeating Thinking Habits.
All of them. That’s me to a T!
You go, Becky!
I have the 9. Outstanding! It is very refreshing to realise that you have the fundamentals in attitude to be an entrepreneur and not be fearful of having different ideas that scare the norm and force you to comply. I am never going back to the humdrum of working for the Boss. Thanks. Terry
Very clearly and straightforward,easy to understand as well.