1. Characteristics of the Successful Entrepreneur Chapter 2

2. Key Objectives  Describe the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs  Identify your own characteristics  Develop characteristics that will help you in business  Train yourself to think positively

3. Adaptability  The ability to cope with new situations and find creative solutions to problems

4. Competitiveness  A willingness to compete with and test yourself against others.

5. Confidence  the belief that you can accomplish what you set out to do.

6. Drive The desire to work hard to achieve one’s goals

7. Honesty  a commitment to refrain from lying; to be truthful and sincere in dealings with others.

8. Organization  the ability to structure your life and keep tasks and information in order.

9. Persuasiveness  the knack for convincing people to see your point of view and to get them interested in your ideas.

10. Discipline  the ability to stay focused and adhere to a schedule and deadlines.

11. Perseverance  The refusal to quit; willingness to keep goals in sight and work toward them, despite obstacles.

12. Risk Taking  The courage to expose yourself to possible losses.

13. Understanding  An ability to listen to and empathize with other people.

14. Vision  The ability to see the end results of your goals while working to achieve them.

15. Self Esteem  Have a positive attitude about oneself.