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When speaking to hopeful entrepreneurs throughout the years, there was one question that I constantly heard: “Do you think I have the qualities necessary to be a successful entrepreneur?”

To answer that question, I have put together the questionnaire below to help young professionals find out whether they have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Take the survey below of various psychological traits—whether inherent or learned—that could predict your ability to be the next Bill Gates, Meg Whitman or Larry Page. Give yourself one point for each of the characteristics below that describe you.

1. Are you self-confident?

Do you believe in your convictions so strongly that you would argue your view with anybody, anytime to win your case? Entrepreneurs often create new products or even new markets that few will initially believe in. (Think: Chia pets, Beanie Babies, the pet rock and the Internet). Would you have the confidence to see your idea or product through?

 

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Author:Kevin O'Connor