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Hanging Tough: The Spirit of Entrepreneurs. Becoming an Entrepreneur,

Written by Scott Scheper for Gaebler Ventures

We take a look at the entrepreneurial spirit and what it takes to be a good entrepreneur. What does it really take to become an entrepreneur?

Not everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

In addition to the mental skills required, entrepreneurs need to have a certain emotional stability to navigate the often tempestuous waters of the business world.

In other words, they're tough as nails. But far from the stereotype of the avaricious, cigar-chomping tycoon, tough means something quite different in the world of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs don't give up easily.

The Entrepreneurial Personality

What Does It Take To Become an Entrepreneur?

Want to know how to become an entrepreneur?

What exactly does it take to be an entrepreneur?

Which personality traits make for success?

Want to start a business?

Read this article to see if you have what it takes.

It's a good idea to first consider whether you are the type of person who will do well running your own business.

It's not that certain people are predestined to be great entrepreneurs. We all can learn how to do it. But some personal characteristics will lead you to do better than others.

FICTION: To be an entrepreneur you must be born that way.

FACT: Anyone can learn to become and learn how to operate like an entrepreneur.

There is a great, meaningful, and fulfilling accomplishment within me. Using my focus, determination, discipline, and effort, I step into my greatness, so that this accomplishment becomes actual and real.

There is a fear within me as I step into the realm of the real estate world; however, I am confident that those of you that I have yet to interface with will support me in my new endeavor, as I offer to support you in those things in which I have knowledge.

My belief in the Grand Architect of the universe empowers me to teach, seek and support. I further impart my collective experiential knowledge, edifying others to practice techniques that encourage and support management through empowerment.

What Constitutes a Good Life? by Jim Rohn

The ultimate expression of life is not a paycheck. The ultimate expression of life is not a Mercedes. The ultimate expression of life is not a million dollars or a bank account or a home.

Here's the ultimate expression of life in my opinion, and that is living a good life. Here's what we must ask constantly, "What for me would be a good life?" And you have to keep going over and over the list.

A list including areas such as spirituality, economics, health, relationships and recreation. What would constitute a good life? I've got a short list.

Productivity.

Three Keys to Greatness: By Jim Rohn

Awhile back, I went into the studio and created a 56-minute video for teenagers called "Three Keys to Greatness.” Although my focus was for teenagers, the principles I shared certainly apply to adults as well.

People ask me to list these three things using one to two sentences for each. Now for your benefit here they are again.

1) Setting Goals. I call it the view of the future. Most people, including kids, will pay the price if they can see the promise of the future. So we need to help our kids see a well-defined future, so they will be motivated to pay the price today to attain the rewards of tomorrow. Goals help them do this.