7 Things Confident Entrepreneurs Never Do - 1190 Words

Sujan Patel, a self-proclaimed entrepreneur and marketer and VP of Marketing at When I Work, wrote an article for Entrepreneur.com titled â€Å"7 Things Confident Entrepreneurs Never Do.† While this article is not an exhaustive list of mistakes entrepreneurs can make, it gets the main point across—entrepreneurs need to be confident because self-confidence is key in the decision-making process (Schermerhorn). Patel says they need to be tenacious and determined and have faith in order to be successful, but he points out seven things to avoid at all costs. The first thing he says entrepreneurs should avoid is â€Å"second guessing themselves and their employees.† As a manager in any situation it is extremely important to trust yourself and your team.†¦show more content†¦It is important to dedicate time to the business and its employees, but everyone has important priorities like friends, family, and things done for enjoyment, like exercise or reading. Hobbies often make people happier than money because they help reduce stress and improve confidence Entrepreneurs must make time in their busy schedule to address these priorities—when quality of life outside of work decreases, the quality of the business may decrease, as well. The third thing Patel says entrepreneurs should avoid is â€Å"refusing to learn new skills.† In an ever-changing business market, companies and the people that run them need to learn how to adapt. In today’s society, technology is rapidly advancing and companies are changing in parallel. An entrepreneur should be open to learning something new because it will diversify their background and open up their mind to new ideas. It can also provide several opportunities that would not have presented themselves if they did not learn new skills. For example, a confident entrepreneur can take on the challenge of learning graphic design or coding if they do not have the resources to hire a programmer. Patel mentions several websites that offer to teach entrepreneurs a variety of skills at a low price point. Taking advantage of these resources can allow an entrepreneur to become more confident in running their business. The fourth thing he