Finding success as an entrepreneur in the competitive world of business requires more than a great idea and influx of cash. Success (or failure) depends heavily on personal traits that keep the real entrepreneur moving forward effectively despite setbacks, sleepless nights, and whispers of doubt.
Open Forum and Business Insider contributor Shira Levine picked the minds of several entrepreneurs to find out the characteristics required to make a successful run at entrepreneurialism.
A sampling:
* Motivation. Making it happen without get distracted by shiny objects along the way.
* Focused passion. Passion is great, but make sure you construct a road map.
* Nonconformity. Don’t fit in? Who cares?
* Street Smarts. Building a successful business doesn’t necessarily require an MBA, or even a college degree.
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