as long as the root cause is identified in time. Getting objective advice from someone that has faced similar challenges can save you time, money and a whole lot of stress. Accept Failures For most of us, trial and error is a big part of the entrepreneurial journey. It’s a given that some of the things you try won’t work. It’s easy to say and harder to do, but you must condition yourself to accept failures and to move on. Don’t pay lip service to this. You did your best and it didn’t work out. That’s the life of an entrepreneur. Don’ t be afraid to say no! Most entrepreneurs are hard wired to say yes, especially to customers. This can be true, even when faced with near impos- sible deadlines or unreasonable demands. It can be equally difficult to say no to an employee’s request for a raise. Take a step back and analyze what saying yes will mean to you and your business. To survive as an entrepreneur you have to learn how to say no. Accept Responsibility for your own Happiness We’re all human, and there will be days when happiness slips away from us. Don’t let that become a long term reality. Make a conscious effort to be a happy entrepreneur. You’re in control. If you’re not happy do something about it.
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