You can tell a real entrepreneur as soon as you meet one. They share certain traits and characteristics. They have this can-do aura about them, real energy and magnetism, says Joanna Jensen

I’m often asked whether it’s possible to know that you are an entrepreneur. 

The short answer is, no. You can have the best idea in the world, and it won’t take off. Likewise, there are people with profoundly mediocre new products or services who see them become huge successes. While the idea is important, it is how you bring it to market and the personal qualities you deploy to get it in front of everyone that will reveal whether you are a risk taker.

We might not know whether we count amongst them until we try, but you can tell a real entrepreneur as soon as you meet one. They share certain traits and characteristics. They have this can-do aura about them, real energy and magnetism. They are also world class salespeople. If they get caught wrong footed with a question, they’ll say; “Great question! I don’t know, I’ll come back to you on that” and they will.  

This is because of a remarkable self-belief – and successful entrepreneurs have total self-belief. We can’t allow ourselves to have a crack in our armour. If you don’t truly believe in what you are doing, it’s as clear as day.

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