Whether embarking on a new concept or re-evaluating an existing business, entrepreneurs have to constantly revisit who they are and where they are headed. We need to continually feed that hungry spirit that got us here in the first place and always lead the initiative to keep our work creative, flexible, and innovative. So what does it take to keep that initial energy alive? Like in a good marriage, I doubt there’s any one magic answer, but here are some tips I’ve seen work for myself and for many of my entrepreneurial friends.
1. Stick to your ethics. No matter how much you may need revenue, clients, or recognition, if you compromise what you believe in to get there, you’ll never be truly successful. I’ve fired high-paying but abusive clients, fired friends who just didn’t belong in the job, and hired family members even when people thought I was crazy—all because I stuck to my core beliefs.
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