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Recently, my business partner and I were discussing how to pivot — where we needed to focus our time and where we might need to leverage others. This got me thinking about entrepreneurship and the many misconceptions that exist about entrepreneurship. While being your own boss definitely has its advantages, it’s also a lot of work.

The words "entrepreneur" and "entrepreneurship" have become glorified terms. They're words associated with building your life on your own terms, setting your own schedule, being your own boss and doing work you love. All these things are true. However, there are some myths and misconceptions about entrepreneurship that I believe are important to dispel for aspiring entrepreneurs: