As business professionals, we aspire daily to close that one extra deal or obtain that next promotion, striving to perfect our game. Some of us have the drive for success innately within and others could use some inspiration to look up to. People like Mark Zuckerberg and Warren Buffet have both inspired generations that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. This article highlights some of the most successful entrepreneur’s philosophies on how to achieve greatness. Model your behavior after them and watch as your career skyrockets (Disclaimer: This article does not guarantee you will be a billionaire by the end of this year but it never hurts to try!) Richard Branson- Founder of the Virgin Group • Enjoy what you are doing or else you will be miserable. • Create something that stands out. • Create something that everybody who works for you is really proud of. • Be a good leader, treat your people right. • Be visible to the public. Mark Zuckerberg- Founder of Facebook • Believe in yourself, have confidence. • Just get it done, even if it isn’t perfect. • Stick to your vision and tune out the naysayers. • Loyalty breeds success. • Live below your means, don’t flaunt your wealth. • Follow your passion, not the money. Steve Jobs- Founder/Former CEO of Apple • Do what you love. (Sound familiar?) • Put a dent in the universe. • Make connections, networking is essential. • Say no to 1,000 things and yes to the absolute right thing. • Create insanely different experiences. • Master the message. • Sell dreams, not products. Warren Buffett-Billionaire Entrepreneur • Be willing to be different. • Never suck your thumb. • Spell out the deal before you start. • Be persistent, don’t give up easily. • Assess the risks. • Know what the success really means. • Reinvest your profits. • Watch small expenses. • Limit what you borrow. • Know when to quit. As you can see, a common theme from these wildly successful entrepreneurs is to enjoy what you are doing, be willing to do something different, and to stick with it. Taking insights like these from other professionals is a great benefit of networking, so get involved in networking organizations like the National Association of Distinguished Professionals. Branch out and soak up the knowledge from other successful people because obviously they had done something right to earn their way to where they are at today. Sources: Richard Branson: entrepreneur.com/article/217284 Mark Zuckerberg: dailyfinance.com/2012/02/07/an-insider-shares-mark-zuckerbergs-6-secrets-for-success/ Steve Jobs: entrepreneur.com/article/220515 Warren Buffett: getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/09/10/warren-buffetts-ten-secrets-to-wealth-and-life/
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