7 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs

Written By Dave Lavinsky
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Highly successful entrepreneurs exhibit exceptional entrepreneurial skills that set them apart. They possess a clear vision, demonstrating persistence, resilience, and adaptability in the face of challenges. Continuous learning is integral to their journey, while strong networks and efficient time management bolster their achievements. Understanding and meeting customer needs remain at the core of their endeavors, driving long-lasting prosperity and innovation.

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7 Habits Of Successful Entrepreneurs

7 Essential Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs are:-

1) Maintain a to-do list

  • 81% of wealthy does this
  • 9% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Maintain a To Do List

2) Wake up 3+ hours before work

  • 44% of wealthy does this
  • 3% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Most entrepreneurs pretty much work all the time, and clearly work more than the general 9-5 work day. I prefer highly organized work to a ton of work. But either way, you need to put in the hours to succeed as an entrepreneur.

3) Listen to audio books during commute

  • 63% of wealthy does this
  • 5% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Educate yourself during your commute. EVERY single one of the video training products I offer has an audio download component so you can listen to them during your commute. Yes, I did this on purpose.

4) Network 5+ hours or more each month

  • 79% of wealthy does this
  • 16% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Network more. Networking is a great way to meet great people who can become: investors, mentors, advisors, customers, employees, partners, etc. If you need more of any of these things, then network more.

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5) Read 30+ minutes or more each day

  • 88% of wealthy does this
  • 2% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Read at least 30 minutes each day. Here I’m probably preaching to the choir, since you’re reading this essay of mine – good job!

6) Live a healthy lifestyle

Eat less than 300 junk food calories per day

  • 70% of wealthy does this
  • 3% of poor does this

 
Exercise aerobically four days a week

  • 76% of wealthy does this
  • 23% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Treat your body well. You need the physical and mental energy to succeed.

7) Use television smartly

Watch one hour or less of TV every day

  • 67% of wealthy does this
  • 23% of poor does this

 
Watch reality TV

  •  6% of wealthy does this
  •  78% of poor does this

Answer for successful entrepreneurs: Don’t watch too much television and when you do, don’t watch garbage.

The final, and most important habit for the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs is that they have built and sold their companies. Of Americans with a net worth of $5 million or more, an overwhelming 80% of them are entrepreneurs who have sold their businesses.

So, in summary (and feel free to print this out):
1. Maintain a To Do list
2. Wake up early/work hard
3. Listen to audio books during your commute
4. Network more
5. Read 30+ minutes each day
6. Maintain a healthy lifestyle
7. Don’t watch too much (or garbage) television
8. Build a sellable business

When you think about it, none of this is really that hard. Yes, YOU can do it!

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