5 qualities of great entrepreneurs
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“It’s fine to celebrate
success but it is more
important to heed the
lessons of failure.” - Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft
“Sweat equity is the most
valuable equity there is.
Know your business better
than anyone else. Love what
you do or don’t do it.” - Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks
Owner
FEARLESS The ability to withstand uncertainty or failure; to
take risks and believe in your idea despite opposition; being confident in yourself and your
abilities.
“If someone offers you
an amazing opportunity
and you’re not sure you
can do it, say yes – then
learn how to do it later.” Richard Branson, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines
VISION The ability to spot an opportunity and see
something that others do not see; identifying overlooked niches, imagining a solution, and
communicating that to stakeholders.
“Because the people who
are crazy enough to think
they can change the
world, are the ones that
do.” - Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple
REBELLIOUS The willingness to break the rules of conventional
wisdom or practice; ignoring the usual constraints; smart and aggressive.
“If everybody else is
doing it one way, you can
find your niche by going
in exactly the opposite
direction.” - Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart