What Makes a Great Entrepreneur?

(Posted on 23/03/12)

Let's face it, not everyone has whatever that magic is to become a successful entrepreneur. Solicitors, especially, simply don't have the time to cultivate the creativity needed to really brand themselves as entrepreneurs. That said, there are many things even the most overworked legal mind can incorporate into their business models - and these tips come from some of the most successful business owners found anywhere.

No Guts, No Glory
It's the oldest bit of advice - even if it feels a bit overused - that solicitors and other professionals can put into place. It's about taking healthy risks and it's about stepping outside our comfort zones. Not only that, but this type of assertive mindset fosters confidence from his clients. Whether its relocating your physical location or having no fear about being the only one sharing your opinion in a public setting, there's a certain fearlessness that benefits those willing to turn the corner. Remember, two of the world's wealthiest men both dropped out of Harvard: Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.

Passion
Remember that passion you had once you'd graduated college and were beginning to forge ahead? It seemed like heaven. Unfortunately, too often, we tend to lose that passion in the monotony of every day life. If you're ready to shake things up and take your legal practice to the next level, you must allow that passion to rein.

The Right Motive
Everyone can think of at least one person who moved forward with the wrong motive, whether it was ulterior or not. Define your purpose and then run with it. Make sure your decisions are based on what you want for your future and not so much what's expected. There's no quicker path to a life half-lived than to live someone else's dream.

Unfulfilled?
If you're waking up every day feeling as though you have a ton of burden on your shoulders, then it's up to you to redefine it. If you're not fulfilled, don't look to anyone or anything else. This is simply one of those life cycles that only you can stop.

If you find an unhappy and unfulfilled entrepreneur, you've found one who's looking for a way out.