The "self-made" title is a badge many entrepreneurs wear proudly. It's seen as the gold standard for success. You've done the undoable and beaten the odds stacked against you to create something that separates you from countless others. So now you get to claim all the glory — or do you?
The idea of being self-made — although a massive self-pat on the back — is in reality a myth. Entrepreneurial success relies on the insights, guidance, experiences, observations and interactions of others. The following are five reasons the self-made entrepreneur is a myth.
