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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing When Entrepreneurs Need a Check-In

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Entrepreneurs by nature are proactive, so let’s be proactive about our well-being As entrepreneurs, we are wired to “crush it.” When it comes to our work and mental health, first let me share the positive: We know entrepreneurs are very well versed in aligning their businesses with their skills and values.

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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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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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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. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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. Entrepreneurs, after all, are the changemakers of the world. Defining Circularity.

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GSEA Studentpreneur Camilo Salinas: Entrepreneur first, business after

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At EO, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs at every stage achieve their full potential. One way we encourage and support young entrepreneurs is through the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) , EO’s premier competition for college and university students who own and operate a business. Apply to GSEA NOW!