10 qualities of a successful entrepreneur

Successful business people have many traits in common with one another. They are confident and optimistic. They are disciplined and are open to any new ideas which cross their path (Side note: Rich20something is a great book about this,it covers the mindset of millennial entrepreneurs). Here are ten traits of a successful entrepreneur.

1. Disciplined
   These individuals are forced on making their business work, and eliminate any hindrances or distractions to their goals. They have overarching strategies and outline the tactics to accomplish them. Successful entrepreneurs are disciplined enough to take steps everyday towards the achievement of their objective

2. Confidence
   The entrepreneur does not ask questions whether they can succeed or whether they are worthy of success. They are confident with the knowledge that they will make their businesses succeed. They exude they confidence in everything they do.

3. Open minded
   Entrepreneurs realize that every event and situation is a business opportunity. Ideas are constantly being generated about workflows and efficiency, people skills and potential new businesses. They have ability to look at everything around them and focus it toward their goals.

4. Self starter
   Entrepreneurs know that if something needs to be done, they should start it themselves. They set the parameters and make sure that projects follow that path. They are proactive, not waiting for someone to give them permission.

5. Competitive
   Many companies are formed because an entrepreneur knows that they can do a job better than another. They need to win at sports they play and need to win at businesses that they create. An entrepreneur will highlight their own company’s track record of success.

6. Creativity
   One fact of creativity is being able to make connections between seemingly unrelated events or situations. Entrepreneurs often come up with solutions which are the synthesis of other items. They will repurpose products to market them to new industries.

7. Determination
   Entrepreneurs are not thwarted by their defeats. They look at defeat as an opportunity for success. They are determined to make all of their endeavors succeed, so will try and try again until it does. Successful entrepreneurs do not believe that something cannot be done.

8. Strong people skills
   The entrepreneur has strong communication skill to sell product and motivate employees. Most successful entrepreneurs know how to motivate their employees so their business grows overall. They are very good at highlighting the benefits of any situation and coaching other to their success.

9. Strong work ethic
   The successful entrepreneur will often be the first person to arrive at the office and the last one to leave. They will come in on their days off to make sure that an outcome meets their expectations. Their mind is constantly on their work, whether they are in or out of the workplace.

10. Passion
    Passion is the most important trait of the successful entrepreneur. They genuinely love their work. They are willing to put in those extra hours to make the business succeed because there is a joy their business gives which is beyond the money. The successful entrepreneurs will always be reading and researching ways to make the business better.
    Successful entrepreneurs want to see what the view is like at the top of the business mountain. Once they see it, they want to go further.