Ten Quotes Never Spoken By a Happy Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

“I like my life structured with clear decisions.”

“I like my life structured with clear decisions.”

Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy. Most believe they can do the job better than anyone else and will strive

for maximum responsibility and accountability.

“Handling problems causes me stress and

pressure.”

“Handling problems causes me stress and pressure.”

To an entrepreneur, stress is part of the job, and they are re-invigorated rather than discouraged by setbacks. They may actually

be less comfortable when things are going well, and are not troubled by ambiguity and uncertainty because they are used to

solving problems.

“My job is fun when everyone knows and does

their job.”

“My job is fun when everyone knows and does their job.”

The best entrepreneurs relish the challenge of an undefined role, and enjoy the learning process as much as success. It’s even better when they can inspire and energize others to do things that have

never been done before.

“I like to put my mistakes behind me and never think

about them again.”

Entrepreneurs accept things as they are and deal with them accordingly. They are quick to learn from their failures. They may or may not be idealistic, but they are seldom unrealistic. They want to

know the status of a given situation at all times.

“I like to put my mistakes behind me and never think about them again.”

“Balance and family are everything in my life.”

Entrepreneurs devote the largest share of their time to the business. During tough business periods, they will give their entire focus to business operations, and may essentially stay on the job for days.

Even at home or at social events, the business is always top of mind.

“Balance and family are everything in my life.”

“It didn’t get done today, but there’s always

tomorrow.”

Entrepreneurs have a great sense of urgency to develop their ideas now. Inactivity makes them impatient, tense, and uneasy. They have

drive and high energy levels, they are achievement-oriented, and they are tireless in the pursuit of their goals.

“It didn’t get done today, but there’s always tomorrow.”

“That’s not my job.”

Successful entrepreneurs love to tackle complex situations that span the spectrum from planning, making strategic decisions, and working on multiple operational crises simultaneously. They are futuristic and aware of important implications, and they will continuously review

alternatives to achieve their business objectives.

“That’s not my job.”

“I love to get awards for my efforts.”

Entrepreneurs find satisfaction in the trappings of success from external sources, like the media and peer organizations. They like the

business they have built to be praised, but they are often embarrassed by praise directed at them personally.

“I love to get awards for my efforts.”

“I get frustrated when things don’t work.”

Entrepreneurs have a "never, never, never quit" attitude. They are self-confident when they know what they're doing and in control. Most are at their best in the face of adversity, since they thrive on their

own self-confidence.

“I get frustrated when things don’t work.”

“Risk and uncertainty cause me to lose too much

sleep.”

Some of the best entrepreneurs talk about the highs they get from taking a big risk, and the euphoria they feel when they beat the

odds. They live for these feelings.

“Risk and uncertainty cause me to lose too much sleep.”

That’s how important it is for the right people to be in the right category.

If you are an employee, and you recognize your boss in the quotes, you probably are not a happy employee.

If you recognize your CEO or business founder in the quotes, then your business is probably failing.

In my experience, the most unhappy people are the ones

who clearly fit in one category, but for various reasons believe

they need to be in the other one (entitlement, more money, more

prestige, family pressures).

My message is do what you enjoy.

Life is too short for the alternative.

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