#10 Flexibility

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”

While starting a business, your endeavors may not go always according to plan. Even though an entrepreneur is a good planner, he cannot change plans according to market trends or business needs if he has a rigid work style. A “flexible” entrepreneur who is able to switch gears and “go with the flow” has a greater success rate.

The happiest people in the world are flexible. They do not have rigid beliefs neither try to control and manipulate their surroundings to make themselves happy. Hence, entrepreneurs need to be flexible. They need to accept the things how they are. If you want to have a successful venture, be flexible and accept things as they are.

#9 Time

“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.”

Time is relative. It can be long, short, free and expensive. But for an entrepreneur, time is one of most valuable assets. It is fixed and you have only a certain amount of it. It can’t be bought more. As Lee says, there’s no time for procrastinating, making excuses and succumbing to your fears as you will ultimately die and so why not make the best of your life?

For an entrepreneur, time is very precious. Start boldly towards your dreams rather than wasting it. At times you might fail and make mistakes along the way but  stay calm and make the best use of your time to attain your goals.

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