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As our archive of stories<\/a> and resources<\/a> continues to grow, we\u2019ve decided to bring some of our most popular tips back to the front page before kicking off 2014. Given our focus on entrepreneurs, it’s no surprise that entrepreneurship itself made its way into our most popular topics. Let’s dive in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1. Entrepreneurs see themselves as innovators<\/strong>. And rightly so in many cases. However, one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is believing that they have to keep innovating in order to survive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Coming up with fresh ideas and releasing them at the right pace doesn\u2019t just happen automatically<\/a><\/strong>. However, successfully tapping into the pulse of your consumer means that, by the time copycats can bring a clone to market, they\u2019ve already got last season\u2019s model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Approach fear<\/strong>. Worry like an optimist, be ashamed like a realist, and don\u2019t give up. Innovation and joyous life depend on it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0It’s okay for entrepreneurs to stop bragging and share less<\/strong>.\u00a0There is an undeniable sense of confidence and self-worth that comes from finding solace in silence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Every great entrepreneur makes asks<\/strong>. Making an ask doesn\u2019t make founders weaker or look vulnerable. It makes founders look resourceful<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Entrepreneurship is freakin\u2019 exhausting<\/a><\/strong>: Learn how to mentally reboot and be productive again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Investors need to see more than just a great idea<\/a><\/strong>. They need to see a great team, and it\u2019s never been as important as it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.\u00a0Being an entrepreneur means that you have to be comfortable with failure<\/a><\/strong>, and school doesn\u2019t teach you how to fail. School teaches you how to be passive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.\u00a0Great culture<\/a> is the secret sauce behind a thriving company<\/strong> with happy, motivated, and fulfilled employees.\u00a0However, having a strong culture requires a significant effort from everyone involved; it isn\u2019t as easy as ordering a foosball table and tapping a keg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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