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Five myths about being an entrepreneur

Starting up isn’t always going to land you fame and fortune. But, if you’re lucky, you will control your own destiny. Before you start up, consider the truth about common myths.

If you’re looking for a feel good post about why you should quit your secure 9 to 5 job and become an entrepreneur, this is not the post for you. Being an entrepreneur is great and I wouldn’t trade it for a desk job, but there are some things aspiring (or existing) entrepreneurs should know.

#1 You’re going to be insanely successful. You are not the next Mark Zuckerberg. Sorry, you’re not and I’m not. If you have the idea that you’re going to sit down and create the next Facebook and be worth billions of dollars in seven to 10 years, it’s not going to happen. Am I saying it’s not good to dream big? No. I’m saying there is only one Facebook and only one Mark Zuckerberg in this world.

#2 Entrepreneurs have a very flexible work schedule. They can work three to four hours a day and have plenty of time to goof off. I know I’m not alone when I say that entrepreneurs don’t have the luxury of ending our workday abruptly at 5pm. When you own your own company or work for someone who does, you have to put in the extra hours and the extra effort to make things happen. If you aren’t ready to work some pretty long days, you probably aren’t cut out for being an entrepreneur.

…to read this article in full, visit leading US entrepreneurial resource, Entrepreneur.com.

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Entrepreneur Magazine has been inspiring, informing and celebrating entrepreneurs since 1973. Entrepreneur.com offers real solutions to the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, including tips, tools and insider news to help build – and grow – businesses.

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