Think it, act it: How to become a successful entrepreneur

If one is to truly realize what it is to be successful in business, he or she must first think and act like one.  It all begins with confidence, that conviction that you will make it despite the many odds and challenges.  This proactive mindset should be manifested by a willingness to plan ahead, to not rush things, and to establish clear contingency plans.

Being action-oriented means acting it, propelling one’s business focus forward.  Without losing sight of the interests of existing and prospective clients, the good entrepreneur will set defined goals, work on ensuring profit, and run a tight operation.  He or she is able to delegate work and encourage collaboration among his staff while giving due trust. This comes with establishing a system for regular feedback.

Hunger for knowledge and an openness to often disruptive new trends show that an entrepreneur is adaptable and flexible.  He or she does not settle for top-layer information, but goes in-depth on, say, how an innovation or new technology can affect the business.  A roadmap is presented for necessary adjustments and is discussed in a dialogue with the staff. 

Finally, the successful entrepreneur embodies optimism while being able to make rational decisions even in the most pressuring of situations.  This is the becoming part.  It’s one thing to be an outright risk-taker, but another to deal with risks in increments and make systematic moves toward pushing new ideas.

Jason Boreykois a successful distributor and former CEO and co-founder of one of the world’s largest networking companies. He is also a seasoned network marketing expert and an author. For more business tips and insights, click this link.