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5 Things Kids & Successful Entrepreneurs Have In Common

5 Things Kids & Successful Entrepreneurs Have In Common

When my daughter was younger, I spent quite a bit of time at the park.  As I watched her play with the other kids and eavesdropped on their conversations, it occurred to me how much they have in common with successful entrepreneurs.  Between the spats, bumps and bruises, here are 5 things kids and successful entrepreneurs have in common.

They are fearless

Fear is a learned emotion.  Fortunately for kids, before they realize this, they are up for trying just about anything.  My daughter happens to be a little daredevil.  It is this fearlessness in part that has enabled her to gain confidence, overcome obstacles and boost self-esteem.  And while most entrepreneurs do experience fear, successful entrepreneurs step into the challenge rather than let it paralyze them.  Instead of seeing fear as a roadblock, they see it as a roadmap to their next opportunity.

They are resilient

How many times have you seen your kid or someone else’s take a tumble on the playground?  Before you can even get there to comfort them, they have dusted themselves off and are back at it again. Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you they have taken quite a few tumbles before they got it right.  But they never stopped trying.  They understand that some of the most valuable learning opportunities can be gained through failure.  In the words of business mogul Mark Cuban, “Failing is just finding another way that doesn’t work. You only have to get it right once.”

They are negotiators

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 They are visionaries

When adults see a playground we see a few slides, a jungle gym, swings and a sandbox.  Kids see endless possibilities.  They see cities, farms, obstacle courses, castles, racetracks buildings and more.  They let their imaginations transport them to an extraordinary world beyond reality.  Visionaries like Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Richard Branson all share the ability to magically see beyond reality to create a bold vision for the future.  This “if you can dream it, you can build it” mentality enabled them to overcome all obstacles in relentless pursuit of their dreams.

They wake up early

Like children, most powerful entrepreneurs are early risers—some as early as 4am. Several studies have shown that early risers are happier, more productive and more proactive. While most of us are still asleep, successful business minds use this block of uninterrupted time to tackle their to-do list before the demands of a chaotic workday begin. They accomplish tasks like exercising, checking email, reading the news, meditating, and spending time with family. They understand that part of achieving success is the willingness to work when others are not.

Now that I’ve shared 5 things kids and successful entrepreneurs have in common, see if you can spot any of them the next time you are at the playground.

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Simone Jones Tyner

My name is Simone, and I'm addicted to sharing! On this blog, I share recipes, shopping tips, relationship and parenting advice, a joke, an opinion and just about everything in between. In between sharing, I run an integrated marketing agency where my love of details and straight lines are put to good use. But my most important job is being a wife and mother to a teenaged daughter who still seems to like me—for now anyway.

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5 Comments
  • Pam
    September 7, 2013

    Reallly good points! Stopped by from SITS Sharefest. I enjoyed this post!

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  • Kimberly Amici
    September 8, 2013

    Love these points. I am starting a new business and wish I possessed more of these qualities…stopping over from SITS.

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  • Shireen
    October 5, 2013

    I love this post….you are so right – we should try and think like kids more often!

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    • Simone
      Shireen
      October 5, 2013

      Thanks!

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