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4 Behavioral Traps and Fixes for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial traps, entrepreneurs. Photograph of computer in dark room by Benjamin Voros

Photograph by Benjamin Voros

Tips for navigating the roadblocks that entrepreneurs encounter on their journey to success

Entrepreneurship starts with a wonderful idea: a dream for freedom, changing the world, and earning a great income. It’s all about making it big and creating an impact while enjoying the fruits of your success. The reality of entrepreneurship, though, isn’t merely what people imagine it to be.

Not many founders actually make it, and those who do take measures to anticipate what potential negative behaviors can get in the way of their success. They are the ones who have learned how to navigate even when

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