It sometimes seems this is the case doesn’t it?
You know people who have all kinds of knowledge, experience, good marks in school – overall they are intelligent…yet you also know that often the top entrepreneurs don’t do well in school. Indeed, several are dropouts…many have trouble with authority, have a hard time getting along with others and aren’t the best at focusing.
So is it true?
From my perspective on things I wouldn’t say STUPID, I would say a DIFFERENT kind of smarts…street smarts!
Top entrepreneurs are often the go-getters, the action-takers or even the more “reckless” of the people you know.
Even more, they often seem to have inherent instincts. Or more likely, they have the self-confidence and understanding to TRUST their instincts whereas others have learned systems or how to please authority as their method of getting ahead.
Another thing I’ve noticed (and can vouch for this from my own experience)…more successful entrepreneurs often have a background in dealing directly with customers.
I’ve noticed that people who have learned the value of listening and dealing with customers tend to do very well in marketing (especially Internet Marketing). This often comes from the service industry (retail, sales, customer service) which are not typically all that well paid or looked upon the same way as “professional” careers.
Yet, some early experience in these areas give you the “street smarts” you need to know how to…
1. Read markets and understand buying mentality
2. Get to the root of what’s behind a given market
3. Know how to persuade people and impress them
4. Not being afraid to take action and see what the results show
5. Understand the value of working together, networking and working your way up
Most of all though, it gives you 1:1 experience dealing with real buyers/customers which corporate or other business types may not have and you get some exposure to the incredible adrenaline rush dealing directly with customers, exchanging value for profit.
What do you think…is this the profile of successful entrepreneurs you have spotted?
