What characteristics do you think describe an entrepreneur? I’m pretty sure your list, and mine, would include some of the following: persistent, driven, independent, creative, hard working, inquisitive, focused, curious, competitive, decisive and a desire to succeed. These are all generally considered desirable traits. Who wouldn’t want to be around someone that works hard, wants to succeed, is driven, creative and focused?
At times, I wouldn’t.
Why? Because those are the nice versions of these same descriptions: unrelenting, controlling, loner, kooky, imbalanced, questioning, flighty, annoying and worldly. Those don’t have quite the same ring to them as the previous bunch. Nor should they. That doesn’t make them any less accurate though. If you are in a relationship with an entrepreneur, or you are one, many of the same qualities that help you in business can also make you hard to be around in your personal life.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Entrepreneurs Are Tough To Be With - Forbes
