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Are You Using These Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs?
by Deborah A. Bailey
There are a lot of people who are starting businesses these days, and often they're coming from the corporate environment. It may seem much more desirable to be your own boss after experiencing a job loss, but it takes more than a business plan to have success. You also have to consider the transition you're making from a regular paycheck to having an income that may have its ups and downs.
If you're going into entrepreneurship and still holding on to the belief that it's the same as being employed (except without benefits and job "security") - you will find yourself in a very limiting position. Having your own business will force you to develop certain traits that will help you transition from employee to CEO. Once you master those, you will be in an excellent position to build a successful business. Are you using any of these in your business?
*Creating a Vision
What do you really want to do?
What do you feel is your purpose?
Where is your passion?
Can you picture yourself in your ideal situation?
*Connecting with your creativity
Think outside of the box - take risks
Don't make future decisions based on past experiences
Be open to new approaches
*Trusting your intuition
What do you feel is the right action to take?
Listen to your "inner voice" when making decisions
Trust that you know what's best for you
*Taking Action
Make a decision once you have the information that you need
Be proactive instead of being a victim of circumstances
Not making a decision is also a decision!
Copyright © 2010 Deborah A. Bailey
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Deborah A. Bailey is a writer, career expert, entrepreneur, author of "Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transform Your Career and Take Charge of Your Life" and host of "Women Entrepreneurs - The Secrets of Success," an Internet radio talk show. For more information about her book and workshops visit her website at www.dbaileycoach.com.
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