Beyond education and experience, successful entrepreneurs possess certain intangible qualities that set them apart from the rest. Maybe they’re born with these superpowers, but it’s more likely they’ve honed these traits by being self-aware, hard-working and disciplined.
As a business owner, how many of these superpowers do you possess?
The Power of Resilience
Successful small business owners know what it means to take a beating and be able to come back for more. Being an entrepreneur means meeting setbacks and unexpected hurdles head-on. It means conquering insecurities and fears on a regular basis. Sometimes it means admitting defeat, but an entrepreneur – much like anyone who possesses superpowers – is expected to shake it off and start again.
The Power of the Invisible Force Field
Successful entrepreneurs know when to say “no.” They set boundaries both in the business world and in their personal lives. They understand that if they say “yes” to everything and anything, they are taking their limited focus and energy away from things that really matter. Sometimes creating an invisible barrier between themselves and others in this manner creates tension, but they understand it’s for the greater good.
The Power of Mastering Chaos
This one is almost an evil superpower. Entrepreneurs not only survive in chaos, they thrive in it. The life of a business owner can be unpredictable: their schedule varies from day to day, clients may take off, income may not always be steady, work may pile up unexpectedly, but the true-blooded entrepreneur will pick this lifestyle any day over a daily nine-to-five grind.
The Power of Shape-Shifting
This might be the small business owner’s most desirable trait. An entrepreneur’s ability to adapt and evolve is imperative to their survival. The business world is affected by changes in industry, economics, trends, buyer demographics and psychographics… maybe even the weather! The business owner recognizes this and goes with the flow, never losing focus, always locked on target, always adapting the plan.
The Power of Intuition
The successful business person can see the future. Sort of. They have an ability to take calculated risks and predict where opportunities lie. It may seem like spidey-sense or clairvoyance, but actually, it’s the result of closely observing trends, doing intense research and understanding their environment.
The successful small business owner is always observing, learning, training and bettering themselves. With great powers come great responsibility… and vice versa!
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