What Successful Bodybuilders And Successful Entrepreneurs Have In Common
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Really, I understand where he's coming from but there's more types of entrepreneurs than the macho asshole. Sure, persistence and wits are a common trait, but there's really only one requirement for being a successful entrepreneur: You have to be able to get people to give you money.
There's a thousand ways to do it, and it's not some kind of special exclusive club that requires a particular personality type. Frankly, I'm a little tired of the "This is what makes an entrepreneur" posts. It's self-indulgent and distracts from the real goal, which is generating cashflow.
I think body building is about 100x easier though. Unless you're aiming for a pro card, there's really no uncertainty to deal with. That's the toughest part of entrepreneurship. There is no formula for success. Imagine exercising and eating according to a plan for 3 years and then ending up obese.
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Connections, similarly, are related to how hard you're working; the fact that you're working really hard is unusual enough that people are likely to see some value in connecting you, and the more you're doing stuff and putting yourself out there the more people you encounter, some of whom will be worthwhile connections.