We believe there’s something in the entrepreneurial genetic makeup that enables certain people to bet big when others hesitate and hold back. And whether it’s blackjack or business, that trait—coupled with perseverance–is often what enables a big payoff.If there’s a common thread in the most successful entrepreneurs I’ve met it’s this lack of fear.
The ones who stand out in my mind – Steve Demos of Silk soy milk, the Nantucket Nectars juice guys, the founders of the PenAgain – all had a singular, unwavering belief in the power of their idea. And they bet on it accordingly, at the right times, despite knowing the risks.
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