4. Hard work
Success in entrepreneurship comes only from hard work.
We all know that there is no such thing as overnight success. Behind every overnight success lie years of hard work and sweat.
‘Lucky’ people will tell you there is no easy way to achieve success – and that luck comes to those who work hard.
Successful entrepreneurs always give 100 percent of their efforts to everything they do.
If you know you are giving your best effort, you’ll never have any reason to regret.
Focus on things you can control; stay focused on your strengths and don’t be too worried about the outcome.
5. Patience
The road to success is going to be long, so remember to enjoy the journey.
Everyone will teach you to focus on goals, but successful people focus on the journey and celebrate the milestones along the way. Is it worth spending a large part of your life trying to reach the destination if you do not enjoy the journey?
Is the team you attract in your mission also enjoying the journey? Wouldn’t it be better if all of you had a great time on this epic journey even if the destination is never reached?
Celebrate the small achievements you meet on the way; they will eventually change your perspective on success.
6. Team player
Rely on your team. It’s a simple fact: No individual can be good at everything.
Everyone needs people who have complementary sets of skills.
Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch, and it’s very hard for them to believe that they are not good at certain things.
It takes a lot of soul searching to find your own core skills and strengths. After that, find the smartest people who complement your strengths.
It’s easy to get attracted to people who are like you; the trick is to find people who are not like you but who are good at what they do–and what you can’t do.
Eric Kinoti is the proprietor of Shades System East Africa
