QUIZ: Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur?

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? While starting a business isn't for the faint of heart, if you’re interested in a startup, and you’ve yet to make the leap into entrepreneurship, or you've already made the leap and you want to check in for some honest feedback, then this quiz is for you!

Maybe you've already got an idea, a hustle on the side, or you're simply attracted by the non-corporate, non-employee lifestyle; either way, there are lots of benefits to becoming your own boss. By boss, we mean being of superior service. There are certainly numerous perks to being your own boss, such as having more flexibility in your lifestyle to actually start enjoying your day job possibly even for the first time ever! It's also not uncommon for people with an employee mindset to look sideways into the world of founders and wonder if this could could be for them, too.

Give our short quiz a whirl, and if you have a friend or potential business partner who might benefit from this, forward it to them so they can take the quiz along with you!

Instructions: The following is a list of the key traits of entrepreneurs. For each item, rate how well you exhibit it, with 1 being, “This isn’t me at all” and 5 being, “Absolutely! That’s me!”

When you’re done, review your ratings and use the tips that follow the assessment to work on an area where you’re a little weaker.

Trait Rating

Positivity

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Nurturing the ability see the best in any situation. Turning issues into challenges and opportunity for growth.

Learn From Failure

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Being able to take a step back from experiences that didn’t go to plan, and understanding how to avoid making the same mistake again.

Perseverance

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Keeping goals in mind and working towards them, against all odds.

Delegate to Others

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Knowing when to give others the opportunity to take something off your hands, and the realizing the right person for the job.

Love of Learning

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Nurturing a need to develop your skills, beliefs and knowledge through a variety of methods.

Intuitive

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

The ability to listen to your subconscious and to understand what’s really driving you when it really matters.

Follow-Through

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Taking the time to reach out to others and maintain connections, as well as building on relationships.

Flexibility

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

The ability to make alternative plans when issues arise in the most effective way possible.

Non-Conformist

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Knowing when to adhere to your own principles instead of beliefs or limitations that have been impressed on you.

Goal Setting

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Maintaining a vision or ‘End Game’ to work towards and remain driven to achieve.

Good Company

1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Realizing your own potential and making your skills desired by others.

Now look back at each trait and at your ratings for yourself. Identify the ones you’d like to work on first. Then consider performance coaching to support you in transforming those areas into greater strengths. Performance coaching will also support you in building momentum in areas where your strengths are good or great.

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