What do you think would be the most important trait for a successful entrepreneur - GoFuckYourself.com

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:17 PM

I would think focus.

Liberty · 03-29-2004, 08:18 PM

common sense

cluck · 03-29-2004, 08:18 PM

Mad skills.

Spunky · 03-29-2004, 08:18 PM

Patience and good timing

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liberty
common sense

Yeah common sense is important.

gornyhuy · 03-29-2004, 08:19 PM

perserverence.

in other words, gluttony for punishment.

CDSmith · 03-29-2004, 08:19 PM

Tied for first:

common sense | honesty

kristin · 03-29-2004, 08:19 PM

Honesty.

myjah · 03-29-2004, 08:20 PM

drive

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by cluck
Mad skills.

Mad skills is always good, but I know tons of really talented people who if they applied themselves would be famous or millionaires by now.

Without other elements like drive, determination, responsibility etc, talent can go to waste.

However someone with half the talent but with other traits could be a lot more successful.

dav555add · 03-29-2004, 08:20 PM

intelligence, assertiveness, above-average height, good vocabulary, attractiveness and self confidence

Liberty · 03-29-2004, 08:20 PM

leadership

m00d · 03-29-2004, 08:21 PM

delegating

sean416 · 03-29-2004, 08:21 PM

common sense. but not average common sense.. profound common sense.. if they still call that 'common' sense.

WPProphet · 03-29-2004, 08:22 PM

determination

sickkittens · 03-29-2004, 08:22 PM

vulnerablility

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:22 PM

"Characteristics Of Successful Entrepreneurs."

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likes to compete
is a self-starter
is able to determine risk and has the courage to take risks but is not a gambler
is independent and self-confident, yet knows when to get help
is able to do many things at once
likes a challenge
is creative, and has dreams and goals
likes to work for him/herself and be in control
hardworking and willing to stick with a project
is not easily discouraged
is in good health, has lots of energy and can handle stress
has a strong sense of self-worth
is motivated by a strong desire to achieve and attain financial success
is a positive thinker who does not dwell on setbacks
focuses his/her attention on the chances of success rather than the chances of failure
often has a close friend or relative who owns a business
is often a recent immigrant to North America (within two generations)

$5 submissions · 03-29-2004, 08:23 PM

The ability to reinvest in their business. Also, the ability to maximize their capital through outsourcing to http://www.webmasterlabor.com

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by $5 submissions
The ability to reinvest in their business. Also, the ability to maximize their capital through outsourcing to http://www.webmasterlabor.com

lol appropriate ;)

Shoehorn! · 03-29-2004, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Liberty
common sense

Definately a good triat.

=^..^= · 03-29-2004, 08:29 PM

My husband was and is an entrepreneur when he was younger he got computers into schools in Australia and started some very successful companies doing things no one had done before.

From what I've seen and heard and read of his experiences - I would have to say that in order to be a succesful entrepreneur the most important thing is to be able to read emerging trends and to use those in new ways to create something that will be popular, unique, and returning good $$.

Lao Tsu said "to see things in the seed is genius"

jhauser · 03-29-2004, 08:30 PM

ambitition.. One who never gives up.

Mr.Fiction · 03-29-2004, 08:30 PM

Having a rich father.

Martin · 03-29-2004, 08:30 PM

Brains

Liberty · 03-29-2004, 08:31 PM

positive mental outlook

foreverjason · 03-29-2004, 08:40 PM

how clever the person was.

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
Having a rich father.

mrthumbs · 03-29-2004, 08:45 PM

the ability to delegate.

shepherd · 03-29-2004, 08:47 PM

There are many factors that make an average entrepreneur a great one.
The most important one is being committed. The ability to never give up even if things go downwards for a while.
My very best recommendation to really understand this concept is "Think and grow rich" by Napoleon Hill.
Read the book and thank me later

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by mrthumbs
the ability to delegate.

That helps, but the important thing i delegating is having the right eye in finding that person to delegate to.

mrthumbs · 03-29-2004, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by eroswebmaster

That helps, but the important thing i delegating is having the right eye in finding that person to delegate to.

thats what i said ;)

What most people seem to forget is that the reason for succes comes down to only one thing: hard and smart work.

Just being smart and creative is way overrated: everybody in this world has ideas. good ideas. Go ask 10 random burger flippers
and youll be amazed by the outcome.

So what makes the difference between an entrepreneur and a burger flipper? Actually doing IT.

And what makes the difference between a successful entrepreneur and a entrepeneur? Doing it multiplied.

And for that we need to delegate. And most important part of the art of delegating is finding the right people. But compared to doing everything by yourself thats a piece of cake.

TheJimmy · 03-29-2004, 08:58 PM

follow through

...if someone follows through on enough sound ideas, something will eventually come to bear fruit...

eroswebmaster · 03-29-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by TheJimmy
follow through

...if someone follows through on enough sound ideas, something will eventually come to bear fruit...

Yep...that goes along with focus.

One of my bigger problems throughtout the years...still to this day I have to remind myself to just see through what is ahead of me today before I move on.

bringer · 03-29-2004, 10:16 PM

originality

m00d · 03-29-2004, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs

thats what i said ;)

What most people seem to forget is that the reason for succes comes down to only one thing: hard and smart work.

Just being smart and creative is way overrated: everybody in this world has ideas. good ideas. Go ask 10 random burger flippers
and youll be amazed by the outcome.

So what makes the difference between an entrepreneur and a burger flipper? Actually doing IT.

And what makes the difference between a successful entrepreneur and a entrepeneur? Doing it multiplied.

And for that we need to delegate. And most important part of the art of delegating is finding the right people. But compared to doing everything by yourself thats a piece of cake.

Exactly. The only difference between a dream and a goal is a timeline.

reynold · 03-29-2004, 10:18 PM

You have to ba very smart and
you must know how to weigh things.

bcooter · 03-29-2004, 10:20 PM

ambition is the only thing a person needs. never give up, and any person can achieve the things they want. as long as they have some type of intelligence.

Za Ha · 03-29-2004, 10:30 PM

Unlimited greed.

Ironhorse · 03-29-2004, 10:38 PM

I think charisma is very important.

mahoney · 03-29-2004, 10:40 PM

Too stupid to quit can come in handy

Sly_RJ · 03-29-2004, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
I would think focus.

I think focus is very important.

Do too many different things at once, all half-assed, you're not going to get ahead. Focus on just one or two things, get them mastered and running smoothly, then move to the next.

Recently I've dropped some projects and it really seems to be helping out with my progress on others.

Voodoo · 03-29-2004, 10:45 PM

Knowledge

Ironhorse · 03-29-2004, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
"Characteristics Of Successful Entrepreneurs."

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Interesting, I possess all of those traits, must mean I will be a millionnaire shortly

Abyss_Vee · 03-29-2004, 11:09 PM

MOTIVATION

KRL · 03-30-2004, 12:11 AM

Perseverance, commonly referred to as "stick-to-itiveness," is the ultimate success insurance. Nothing can take its place.

NiTe-HaWk · 03-30-2004, 12:19 AM

drive, determination, focuses his/her attention on the chances of success rather than the chances of failure, and hardworking and willing to stick with a project

pimplink · 03-30-2004, 12:23 AM

Determination to attain your goals.
You must have the guts to overcome
obstacles.

SetTheWorldonFire · 03-30-2004, 12:47 AM

finding a way to have ppl work for you.

shogun3k · 03-30-2004, 12:54 AM

Not just mad skillz, super mad skillz

stev0 · 03-30-2004, 12:59 AM

ambision.. and investment capital.

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