By Ute Stephan — 2018
Here are the five key findings that sum up the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.
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The most brilliant and creative amongst us are sometimes the most troubled, and nowhere is that clearer than in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Entrepreneurs are psychologically unique. In a world where up to 90% of startups fail, the most enduring visionaries will push through, energized by the idea of experiencing freedom and success alongside the 10% who beat the odds. They’re resilient. They’re adaptable.
In France, “Entrepreneurs used to be seen as people with nothing left to lose. Now it’s become acceptable, even desirable, to be a start-up.”
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