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This post was written by Matthew Veling, Co-Founder of NumberBarn.com<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Entrepreneurship is more than peddling widgets, managing systems, or being a taskmaster. It’s an art form, an expression of your idealized world, and a beautiful intersection of child-like imagination and sheer determination. But with the cyclical nature of business, seasoned entrepreneurs quickly learn they need more to fall back on than yesterday\u2019s sales figures. They need a framework for decision-making, motivation, and continued inspiration. That\u2019s why character formation is so important, and every entrepreneur should develop certain muscles for ongoing success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs should remain…<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n

about new ideas, because learning is the backbone of progress, and innovation. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Creativity<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n

allows one to ask why we do what we do, and find new ways to solve old problems. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Collaboration<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n

includes different voices around the table to overcome blind spots, and create space for the melding of minds. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Courage<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n

allows us to stare down fear of the unknown, and sail smoothly through the chaotic waters all businesses face. <\/span><\/h3>\n

But above all, <\/span><\/h3>\n

Compassion<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n

sets us apart from all other life forms and reminds us that entrepreneurship is about creating the greater for the sake of others.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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