Three Personality Traits all Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Must Develop

How do entrepreneurs and successful business people look at the world around them? Success in business is a "mind game" and often hinges on three specific personality traits. And they are not what you might think.

[@trogers35]

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[@KF1]

Summary time! 3 characteristics common to successful entrepreneurs: 1. Cynical. Call it realistic. Real-world. Able to assess problems and opportunities. 2. Focused. Present and paying attention. Staying on the ball and heading off problems early on. 3. Ruthless. Not vicious, but in a tenacious way. Getting it moving and dealing with the mess after, if any. Super-summary: 1. Have no illusions 2. Stay sharp 3. Eye of the tiger

[@abdulahjalloh8743]

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[@KF1]

@@abdulahjalloh8743 Made, sir. I was a lazy kid. Spoiled. It was a rapid adjustment to start my own business. Now I am happy to work because I'm not grinding for someone else's machine. My mistakes are when I get desperate, so I try for diligence instead. With a pen and paper I write "One thing I'm doing for my business today is..."

[@mnyorej]

Glad you mentioned fear. I have been seeing it as a weakness. I opened up a company about ten months ago, thanks to Allah it is picking up. The biggest problem that I've had is fear. In fact I fear more than when I was employed years back. This fear has increased my ability to read several books, and listen to several audios just to be sure I understand everything people talked about as far as business is concerned. See, fear has added me an advantage of reading more than I used to.

[@brianvent]

This should have 30M views... the fact that it hasn't is an opportunity.

[@andyd568]

Cliff is hilarious. I love his matter of fact attitude. Gets straight to the point without the fluffy stuff.

[@DeepaMaisuria]

This is a motivating video for anyone thinking about starting a business but isn't sure. I've worked with hundreds of clients and I can tell you that there isn't an "ideal mold" for a successful entrepreneur - introvert/extrovert/intellectual/blue collar - doesn't matter. The number #1 trait that all entrepreneurs have is the ability to Execute their idea and not allow their fears stop them. I suppose that would fall under the third trait in this video = "Audacity"!

[@natemotivation8523]

Deepa Maisuria well said 😁

[@veronicahonicka2083]

Thanks

[@redbull5671]

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[@Docbyte_]

Great share. Amazing. Thanks!

[@Shawk95]

Another wonderful video by Cliff. I learned a lot.

[@venkateshkattela5330]

Cliff, your teachings are foundation material. Cosmetic knowledge will not hep to succeed. I just absorb the wisdom you share. Thank you.

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This guy is just a real gem. I'm going to watch as many of his videos as I can. Thanks for the great info!

[@Feronom]

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[@nygnnuffy3002]

Love Love Love this video from an entrepreneur will all three characters living strongly inside me!!!!!

[@karena2133]

As a book and magazine editor, I say with all sincerity, what a phenomenal cast of characters Cliff Ennico describes in these evergreen stories. I just happened to let another video I was watching roll to the next video and this came up, much to my delight. I've already shared it twice. Thanks, looking forward to catching up on the years of Cliff Ennico videos I've missed!

[@diamondadatiacpa]

Cliff comes across very easy to understand and has good ideas; they make a lot of sense. The second time you listen to the same show, you will understand it more!

[@armani3234]

Brilliant brain ! Thank you for sharing .

[@tristantully5029]

This is the second video I watched from Cliff. Great info and VERY easy to listen to. On to the third video! :)

[@erlend_haarstad]

Hi Cliff, I just started watching your videos recently, and I want to tell you that your talks and information are great. Thank you!

[@AlreadyWinning]

Very good, well organized. Thank you for the video.

[@Awards714]

This is good very informational i had some good laughs too. the liquor store story was good.

[@Keen2learnMore]

Brilliant Man No Fluff No BS just Honest Truth from his Vast Experience many ppl Misjudged & Overlooked me Upon First-Meeting me only to come Back! & Apologize! & Ask me to Work for Them! or Train them etc in Marketing Just be Yourself Really Good Employers will Notice You!

[@ashokkumarsharma3034]

Masterpeice of Mr Cliff!!!

[@Raydfernandez]

Subscribed! Very powerful information here. It is empowering to be connected with people with the same mindset. Awesome share!

[@liamjones71]

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great one there!

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[@LouisianaNative13]

Thank You, Amazing Information. Thank You for all of your Trademark videos as well. I am learning a lot.

[@venturevibeacademy]

So good to be validated for those traits i also have.

[@Fiona-hp4mw]

What a VERY clever woman! (Re valpack)

[@zmajmun]

@Cliff Ennico - Amazing education, stories and insights. Loved it!!! So hard to find content with "golden nuggets".

[@abnerilao7364]

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[@GarytvNet8]

I found this lecture to be informative and I know of a few people that can benefit from this advice.

[@chadhartkopf2382]

Thank you! I needed this now, as a business owner

[@RohannSmith]

Awesome - thank you!!

[@jonathancheok7061]

Very very insightful thank you very much! You helped a young entrepreneur all the way on the other side of the globe! Thanks!

[@davidvergie]

My God. Been listening/reading to those entrepreneurship books/videos, and your videos are definitely one of the top must-watch video, if not, it's the most powerful video I've ever watched/learnt.

[@Raydfernandez]

I agree!

[@Feronom]

what else you recommend?

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Yor lessons are excellent, true, realistic, and humorous.

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Love every video I have seen of yours. Great examples, engaging and effective.

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Thank you Cliff for such a presentation full of exceptional value!

[@gina22br]

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[@ManuelMartinez-uv7ei]

Good stuff

[@gabrielagomez3069]

🤩 Thank you, Sr! I enjoyed this video.

[@americoalves7408]

Now that is a real entrepreneur lesson. Hey, J. Albert Johnson Jewelers closed last Jan 2019.

[@oudomchan8798]

Thank you so much Dr.Cliff Ennico

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[@CWeaZe]

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[@Mastermindmoneyteam]

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[@JamesonSharp]

I LOVE IT!!! SPEAK THE TRUTH CLIFF!!!!! 100%

[@THIStm]

Thanks ewe! Awesome!!

[@chiccho6344]

Ruthlessness as described in this video will give you the best life I want to have that trait

[@kateli1880]

1. A Cynic 2. Neurotic, Insecurity 3. Aggressive, audacious, chutzpah/crazy brassy near narcissist, ruthless.

[@renatoyutub]

let me guess you majored in women studies or english literature

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[@ruggiec.ruggleby6511]

I don't think that successful business people are really cynical at all. Most genuinely believe that what they're doing is right, in the context of the industry they're in. The example you have of opening liquor stores in downtrodden neighborhoods, they are providing quality, regulated alcohol in areas that would be prone to illegal brewing and all its related ills. I think the key is to throw oneself into an industry that you see the inherent value in, so that you don't have to be cynical to succeed in it, then you can see the possibility to service people ethically.

[@lordmetroid]

45:30 I would be ruthless and felt no pity at all. Probably would have uttered a loud *pft* as well.

[@knighthawk3559]

My first year in business, I have been contracting for other small companies. The directors are always on guard and I sense that they see me as a potential threat. Its all nice when we talk but if I say that I have started to win my own contracts and share good news, I sense their concern. I never understood this as there is plenty of work out there. These small companies are making plenty of money, but their insecurities were so evident. This video has explained why. Thank you.

[@rizichim505]

Small business owners are entrepreneurs

[@smtiic]

An entrepreneur takes risk experiment fine-tune and keeps going on

[@Networkrr]

Something I have noticed is that if I get a good nights sleep and wake up feeling energized... Then I am ready to #hustle. However if I wake up groggy, I feel like dog do do all day. Just my experience.

[@ae5953]

Starts @ 6:30

[@nomadbound9610]

:D i was called crazy when i told them everyone is my target market, everyone uses soap and everyone should use all natural soap because store crap is detergent bar not soap.

[@filhanislamictv8712]

Judy is like Donna😂

[@aprao2469]

he is true

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants : eating-spots, in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate, this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days, menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.

[@joevasquez3434]

Her jaw dropped over a "tennis bracelet" ? She needs to get out more often ! But I get your point Cliffy...

[@subramanianchenniappan4059]

Many videos of this guy have comments off . Why🤔🤔

[@erickwardwell962]

2 Golden RULES to entrepreneurship...........PATIENTS AND DISIPLINE

[@0samakllc]

I am grateful allah

[@RKarmaKill]

This guy preaches the bible/koran/tora/baghavadh gida for serious business people. Respect this dude

[@TheLittleColumbus]

i feel like that last trait could have been renamed "shamelessness"

[@syhoang216]

Why KZbin suggested to me this video? Does that mean I will become a millionaire?

[@hasanmahmud4808]

You talk little too much but every single word is worth listening !

[@jacobhill3251]

Alternative #3 word: Sociopathic

[@user-mg9uy6pv9i]

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[@shawnbauer6779]

"How do I exploit those for my own personal gain?" Does this really sound like a way to go through life? It seems sad and lonely to me. Money cannot buy happiness.

[@bobdabuilder4075]

you are always doing something for your own personal gain. its the only reason we move

bOB dAbUILDER That isn't true. Sometimes people do is right because it is right. The fact it is right gains them nothing. No recognition and no profit. Sometimes doing what is right even yields a negative result. Ridicule and loss. I already know what you are going to say. But you wanted to do it so there is your gain. Wrong. Sometimes people are also compelled. The unseen hand of fate will force you to act.

[@bobdabuilder4075]

you are doing something right because it makes you feel better. that is the personal/emotional gain you are seeking. sorry for the late reply i'm re watching this video and seeing your response.

[@bobdabuilder4075]

money can make you happy if you spend it on the people you love. buy you mother father brother and sister a Rolls Royce

[@numbereight886]

Shawn Bauer - Sounds like a poor choice of words but they most likely reflect his underlying thought processes. My angle on the same expression is 'how do I leverage others to achieve my goals'.

[@brookeb7646]

the founders kill businesses? i think it is the cash flow man. do you even have a business yourself?

[@brianvent]

He does.

[@maraeva4415]

good for an all men world, but there are women and he forgot...

[@GR8UKGB]

This guy likes the sound of his own voice too much. He could have summed that lot up in 15 mins

[@KF1]

Good story-teller though. I enjoyed it, but yeah, found myself thinking 'hey, get to the point!'

[@martinvestergaardportraits5654]

To many jokes about licor, rabits, lions etc.

[@stellaercolani3810]

Scam, scam, scam...oh yeah and irritate ppl like Unwanted telemarketers!

[@godofrost4411]

Why do u disable all your comments ur a weirdo u say weird awkward things and then another thing is you go in circles and it’s like I don’t even know what point your making u like to give examples only of yourself and it’s like I didn’t really learn anything man I dunno

[@hon-kitchang1844]

GodOFrost you must be a dumb fug not to know what Cliff is speaking about

[@oscarmkoma908]

The best lecture.

[@buitha5846]

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