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Post by brittanycompton on May 7, 2014 21:54:14 GMT -6
I do believe in this list of what makes people successful entrepreneurs. Successful people who build there own business are sometimes the people who you don't aspect. I thought it was quite interesting how foreigners who have moved to the united sates are the ones opening businesses here rather then the american people. My mom is an entrepreneur and she doesn't fall under any of those categories and she has been very successful in what she does. I like the video it had some quite interesting facts.
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 7, 2014 22:37:13 GMT -6
I believe that age isn't a factor to be a successful business owner. I believe success comes from the hard work and diligence that one put into the business. I believe that if you don't put in the effort and hard work you will not be successful. Success is not link to age, race, or ethnic background but I believe success is what you make it and the time you put into something is what success happens in business.
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 7, 2014 22:38:09 GMT -6
I believe that age isn't a factor to be a successful business owner. I believe success comes from the hard work and diligence that one put into the business. I believe that if you don't put in the effort and hard work you will not be successful. Success is not link to age, race, or ethnic background but I believe success is what you make it and the time you put into something is what success happens in business.
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Post by nataliedodds on May 7, 2014 22:52:31 GMT -6
Well this video definitely surprised me but I will say that I think it is true for the most part. The 5 Surprising Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs are as follows:they are psychopaths, have adhd, live in the middle of nowhere, are old, and tend to be immigrants.I have never taken the time to research entrepreneurs' backgrounds it makes sense. Basically, if you are a little crazy, hyper, reside in the sticks, are wrinkly, and aren't from here you are a creative individual!
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Post by jessicaratelle on May 8, 2014 9:52:44 GMT -6
I really like this video. She talks too fast I think so it is hard to keep up with. I agree with her on many things that sometimes entrepreneurs are more like to be psychopaths and often unethical. What surprised me about entrepreneurs is that they more likely live in the middle of no where than in a big city. I guess you think they work in a big city, but more than likely, if they started the business, they have people running it for them. I thought it was interesting that people with ADHD are likely to become entrepreneurs. Overall, I liked this video.
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Post by susiekaz on May 8, 2014 10:29:15 GMT -6
Although the traits in this video are surprising, I think they are a bit irrelevant to success. I think if someone wants to be successful they can be no matter their age, their languages or where they live. It's about your hard work and dedication in the field you are working in. I'd hate for this video to discourage anyone who strives to be an entrepreneur or successful business person. None the less, the traits discussed in this video are interesting and fun little facts like the one about people living in the middle of nowhere instead of New York or California. Lastly, some of the traits make complete sense like the age of successful people or that the majority have ADHD. Of course older people are going to be successful and it seems today that doctors are diagnosing everyone with ADHD.
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Post by kaitlyncampbell on May 8, 2014 13:37:21 GMT -6
The video was actually surprising to me and I didn't expect what the video said. I do believe that there are a lot of older and foreign entrepreneurs who are very successful but I have to disagree and say that I believe that the young youth is really making a bang and becoming successful through new businesses. I believe her take is a little twisted.
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Post by briandavis1 on May 8, 2014 14:29:54 GMT -6
I agree with the point that the background of a person has nothing to do with the ability of a person to become a successful leader.
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Post by halearnold on May 8, 2014 15:52:24 GMT -6
OMG how awesome is this! With the exception of English as a second language I may meet the other requirements. I enjoyed this information and specifics and current information on entrepreneurs today. A recent class said they were young... it's nice to know that the best years are yet to come.
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Post by patiencedaigle on May 8, 2014 20:53:10 GMT -6
I agree that the background of an entrepreneur does not matter. If a person has the drive, passion, and assets to start a business they can do so successfully! Creating and owning a business is a huge commitment. The person willing to do anything to see it succeed it the good entrepreneur. Not the rich man, or the woman from New York City wearing designer clothing from head to toe. An entrepreneur can be great no matter the race, religion, or ethnicity.
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Post by brettstirling on May 9, 2014 10:51:32 GMT -6
The numbers can show what they want but I don't feel they reflect the reality of entrepreneurial people. I agree, some people lie or cheat to get to the top, but what percentage of entrepreneurs are at the top? It's a pretty generalized statement that I think smears the spirit of honest and hardworking people. I do believe there are a lot of foreign people who come here to build a life and do so. One man in particular that I know came here during the 70's and sold fish from his truck. No he has several gas stations and stores in malls. I am a firm believer in that the people that have the furthest to go, go the farthest.
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Post by asmith422 on May 9, 2014 16:15:53 GMT -6
I enjoyed this video I had not heard of these 5 facts that make up entrepreneurs today. My initial thought of what an entrepreneur looks like would probably be a young just out of college kid who has some new great idea. When actually most entrepreneurs are older and live in rural states. Overall I think that it's the person you are that makes you successful as an entrepreneur not where you live or how old you are or even how much money you make. If you have the drive and the willingness to succeed then you can be a successful in whatever you decide to do.
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Post by jodiemalley on May 9, 2014 17:38:35 GMT -6
I don't agree! I don't feel that success is determined by age, race, ethical value, or mental heath. Success is driven by one's motivation and perseverance. Anyone, rich or poor, young or old can become successful by having the determination and want to. If you have these traits, financing for entrepreneurs is not hard to find.
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Post by wdeben on May 10, 2014 11:49:28 GMT -6
Ok so I need to be an old psycho path non-american that lives in the middle of no-where with diagnosed ADHD. Sounds like some of the people that you meet in HAmmond?
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Post by godwesso on May 10, 2014 13:39:24 GMT -6
TITLE - 5 Surprising Traits of Successful Entrepreneur
I thought that this video was interesting and made some kind of sense. I would agree that many successful people tend to be older and more experienced. Being successful takes a lot of time and trials and errors. Therefore, it only makes sense that it take a good amount of time to become very successful. All the other character traits really did not resonate with me.
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