Have you ever wondered what sets successful entrepreneurs
like Richard Branson apart from others? What do they do differently to
guarantee success?
When I co-founded a start up boutique advertising agency I
learned a few things about what it really means to be an entrepreneur and I’d
like to share these with you today. I’ve discovered that entrepreneurs tend to
have a few common traits and the good news is – there’s nothing to stop you
from applying these traits this month, this week or even today.
Productivity
In my opinion – entrepreneurs are a rare breed and they
truly value productivity over the ‘number of hours worked’. This isn’t to say
that they don’t work hard – because believe me you need a strong work ethic to
succeed as an entrepreneur, the point is – they work smart.
I’ve always been a believer in the art of productivity – and
I strongly believe that most people are not as productive as they could be. A
lot of time is wasted when we are not focused on what we’re doing each day.
Entrepreneurs however, do not waste a single second. They
have learned how to use their time to the max and this is why they can somehow
achieve the impossible!
Instead of working by a set number of hours each day (ie 9 –
5), they apply a whole host of productivity techniques to ensure they get
things done quickly and efficiently. I’ll share a few of their productivity
techniques here with you today – the first is goal setting.
Entrepreneurs set goals because of the following reasons:
* A goal (with a deadline) creates energy that naturally
motivates you to get things done quicker than usual. This energy powers you
through to achieve things.
* A goal allows you to overcome any feelings of inertia or
procrastination
* A goal allows you to really ‘focus’ on what you’re trying
to achieve
