How to be successful as an entrepreneur

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Risk takers

Good listener and learner

Original thinkers

Feel competent and capable

Set high goals and enjoy working toward them

Take responsibility for their actions

Patience

Have self discipline

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Find a need and fill it

Have a vision to make the idea a reality

Financial Backing – think big, start small

Be diligent – It takes hard work

Be prepared for criticism

Adapt to changing environments

Be ready to pivot if necessary based on client feedback

Build a top notch team

Have perseverance

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Be the expert at what you do

Be open minded on feedback

Do the research

Build a network of relationships to support you

Always be looking to better your idea

Be the motivator

Time management and stress management

Be organized

Continue to learn

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Positive Thinking Patience

PerseveranceAdaptability

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He is known as the “Oracle of Omaha”

He is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

He is an investment guru

One of the richest and most respected businessman in the world

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Bought his first stock at 11

He was good with numbers, even as a kid

At 13 had a paper route and sold racing tip sheets

Used his bike as a tax deduction

In high school he had a profitable venture with 3 pinball machines

He went to college at 16 and graduated at 20 with no debt

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“Focus on your customers and lead your people as though their lives depended on your success.”

“I get to do what I like to do every single day of the year.”

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Take calculated risksPatience is the keyValue your reputationWork for a better futureBring valueBe around better companyDo what you love Know your competition

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He is wealthy, but his signature meal is hamburgers and Coke. He lives in the same house that he originally bought for just over $31,000 and owns just one car. He does not believe in squandering money or showing off possessions.

Most importantly he is a philanthropist who gave away 31 billion dollars to 5 charities, most of it to the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation.

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