10 STEPS TO SUCCESS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1 Consistency
Talent may be overrated but you do
need some to make your mark in
today’s business world. I always say it’s
not the talent that makes you successful,
it’s the consistency of using that talent
that creates success and fortune.


2 Self-Evolution
Guess what? We must change with the
world. There are so many young people,
straight out of school, who do not work
to change the way business is currently
being conducted. Fresh, innovative
ideas and keeping up with the times has
a direct relationship with your success.


3 Trust Instincts
Go with what you think is the right
direction. It’s a 50/50 shot but the 50
percent that’s correct can generate all
the success you need to get started and
make some real cash.

4 Work really hard
There is no substitute for this.

5 Common sense is crucial
There are so many smart people but
guess what? Few of them are anything
else than a normal executive working
to fill their 401K and have enough for
a Disney cruise at age 60. Try using
common sense when doing business…
it’s often more important than having an
overwhelming amount of smarts.

6 Personal Stability
It is important to manage a healthy relationship
with your partner and maintain
a great relationship with family and
friends. Equally important are working
out and taking lots of time off. Time off
is crucial to keep the creative side of
the mind working. Keep your sphere of
influence full of great people, starting
with those closest to you—the benefits
will be outstanding.




7 Never Fear
If you are afraid you are guaranteed
to fail. All of us have experienced fear
with clients or potential customers but
we shouldn’t be afraid of what we have
to offer them.

8 Honesty
Tell your clients the truth about what
you are offering and then let them
decide if it fits their needs.

9 Listen more and talk less
Random people can give you great
ideas. Be open to new ideas that you
might be able to enhance.

10 Attitude and Faith
You must have faith and keep a positive
attitude. The truth is, very few of us always
have a positive attitude. If you can
adjust to being about 80 percent positive
you will prevail at almost anything. YM

Edward de Valle II is the President of
AMG Worldwide.