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Do Entrepreneurs Learn From Their Experiences?

The Horizons Tracker

The entrepreneurial learning curve is often an extremely steep one, with entrepreneurs picking up the tools of the trade at a rapid pace as they try to grow their businesses. Research from Harvard Business School shows, however, that the learning curve may not be quick enough. Pivoting successfully.

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Entrepreneurship and feelings about change

Mike Cardus

I had an interaction about entrepreneurship on Instagram with David Schaub of WNY Entrepreneur. We seem to view entrepreneurship similarly and, at the same time, perceive change in an entrepreneur’s life differently. Entrepreneur drives innovation and growth. Produce, Administer, Entrepreneur, Integrate.

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Starting Your Own Business

Strategy Driven

Especially if this is your first venture as an entrepreneur, being realistic about your goals and expectations is fundamental in maintaining your sanity. Owning your own business has a steep learning curve and every day will have its own lesson. Set reasonable and realistic goals. Find a mentor.

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Corporate Innovation Through Daring Personal Disruption

Lead Change Blog

People, projects and organizations could be in one of three phases on this learning-innovation curve. A comfort to know for all those entrepreneurs and learners out there! No more steep learning curves, no extreme challenges – just another day at the office. The market is saturated, and so are you.

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Stephen Schwarzman’s 25 Rules for Work & Life

Leading Blog

When you’re young, only take a job that provides you with a steep learning curve and strong training. Successful entrepreneurs, managers, and individuals have the confidence and courage to act when the moment seems right. So always be open to new inputs, whether they are people, experiences, or knowledge.

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3 Surprising Ways Small Businesses Waste Money

Strategy Driven

When you are new to the business world, mistakes are an unavoidable element of your learning curve. It doesn’t have to be; nobody was born a knowledgeable entrepreneur. Let’s get things straight from the start: Not everything you do will be perfect.

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To Lead, You Must Follow

Lead Change Blog

Maybe it was easy for me to slip into that “ownership” mode because I was born with the spirit of an entrepreneur and the heart of a follower. Reading that book changed my perspective in the roles I played in every position I held, regardless of the organization or its culture. This is a problem.

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