Do you ever wonder what it is that makes one entrepreneur very successful and another not Is it luck, timing, money, connections, intelligence, honesty, dishonesty, attitude or that it is just mean to be for some and not for others I have put together a list of 10 attributes that are universal for all who wish to be successful entrepreneurs. Successful does not mean being Dale Carnegie, Bill Gates, Donald Trump or Mark Zuckerberg. It means achieving the success you want in your life. This is not my opinion but attributes taken from other lists over the years as well as form the many books I have read that have discussed the keys to success for many successful entrepreneurs.

1. Creative Thought. – It is the creative thought of the entrepreneur that inspires them to go forth and make a difference. For each of us as entrepreneurs, creativity will never be lacking. In fact, too much creativity may be our biggest downfall. Too many times we get caught up in the excitement of the creative idea that we lose focus on the most important task at hand. Creativity is the lifeblood of the entrepreneur. Almost all we have today is because an entrepreneur came up with the an idea for change or betterment to what currently existed. » Read more: 10 Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs