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4 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

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An excerpt from the book Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur , by Charlene Walters , MBA, PhD. Becoming a successful entrepreneur is all about working on and developing an entrepreneurial attitude by making certain shifts in the way that you think. For starters, productive entrepreneurs avoid overscheduling. You must too.

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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

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This type of thinking is essential for entrepreneurs; define a problem or need, then leverage the ability to quickly pivot , iterate and actualize an idea. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you. What do all of these examples have in common? Creativity is a job.

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88% of Entrepreneurs Struggle with Mental Health: 8 Ways to Cope

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According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues. In addition to high stress, financial concerns, and burnout, more than 50% of entrepreneurs report that they struggle with anxiety. That’s an alarming statistic.

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13 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Best Business Advice

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Nine out of 10 entrepreneurs I know have long-term pain with their partners. The tenth entrepreneur without the headache is usually the one without a business partner. In this time of COVID-19, I reflect on the advice from John Fernyhough, who was a very successful lawyer and entrepreneur in New Zealand. Skills can be learned.

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How to Become a Circularity Entrepreneur with a Soul

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Contributed by Maxim Mulyadi (EO Indonesia East), the founder of Circularity Coach International, who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs achieve remarkable profit while balancing their purpose and the planet. Developing countries like India and China have slowed or leveled off coal consumption as renewable energy sources become cheaper.

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Three Uncomfortable (but Vital) Leadership Truths for Entrepreneurs

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Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. Then I learned about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and its chapter in Kenya from a friend and fellow member. That’s how a lot of entrepreneurs view leadership.

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How Embracing the Change Curve Empowered Me To Grow as an Entrepreneur

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And while entrepreneurs tend to be more inclined to embrace change than most people, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy for us. Applying the Change Curve While Scaling My Business Like many founders, I started out wearing all the hats: sales, marketing, product development, and accounting. In fact, most of the time, it’s scary!