Your Personality As A Thriving Entrepreneur

Every entrepreneur has a different success story and a different timeline for that success. 

Some are farsighted and prompt, allowing them to enjoy more business wins and rapid success, and some build their legacy slowly and steadily over the years.

Either way, few traits bind successful entrepreneurs together, and it's something that we can all strive to inculcate in our lives.

• Carefully Selected Support System

Successful professionals never surround themselves with people who bring them down. They understand the value of a robust support system. No one is on an island who can function on their own, away from people. However strongly you believe in your skills and vision, you need a core team who will be your advocate in turning that vision into reality. This core team needs to be as driven and focused as you.

• Understands the Value of Time

The age-old saying that time is money holds in the case of successful entrepreneurs. They never take time for granted. Everything that they do they ensure adds value to their lives. And more importantly, they don’t believe in procrastination because it's simply a waste of their precious time. This is an essential trait we can learn from high-worth individuals, and it won't seem so challenging with practice. 

• No Commitment Issues

Affluent entrepreneurs have no trouble seeing things through. Whether a task, project, or investment, they ensure they give it their 100%, remain faithful to their responsibilities, and deliver what was promised. This integrity and consistency are what we should aim to achieve. 

• Learning from Failures

This can never be said enough - don’t be afraid to fail; giving it your best shot is essential. Every venture has a certain level of uncertainty, which will scare you. But that only means you've got to trust your skills and instincts even more as you step into something new. 

Every opportunity seized will lead to success or a lesson – both are valuable. 

• No Place for Emotions

In the professional world, one must learn to set aside emotions from the business and always have an objective take on everything. Successful entrepreneurs are never swayed by personal biases or feelings regarding business decisions. And if they feel they can't make an accurate decision, they get a third party to evaluate the decision for them.

• Constant Learners

Education is precious, not just the college degree you receive but the small learnings you pursue throughout your career. Entrepreneurs who are wealthy and thriving are never satisfied; they have a hunger to keep learning and growing. They learn from people, situations, and experiences and constantly strive to enrich their minds and businesses. 

I wish you a successful entrepreneurial and professional journey ahead! Best Varun Dhingra

Varun Dhingra is an occasional writer who writes about career, entrepreneurship & personal finance. He is an ex-investment banker and currently serves as the CEO of Renous Consulting, which provides Talent Solutions to Global Clients. He is also the Chief Curator of #LifeAroundBlueGrayBlack, a career-building show.