A successful entrepreneur has certain traits that contribute to making him or her successful. Here is a list of twenty of them:

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1 Focuses on solutions and not problems
2 Takes responsibility instead of blaming others.
3 Finds opportunities in crisis and refrains from complaining.
4 Enjoys being in the present and learns from the past.
5 Makes promises and keeps them no matter what.
6 Focuses on achieving rather than making excuses.
7 Listens well and does not try to talk at every chance.
8 Faces fear accepts it and takes the plunge.
9 Is action-oriented.
10 Learns from failure.
11 Knows how to plan and set goals.
12 Believes that personal development is a priority.
13 Is a life-long learner.
14 Is humble.
15 Is a hard worker.
16 Always is ready and leaves nothing to fate.
17 Is a leader and not a follower.
18 Believes in himself/herself.
19 Has passion for what he/she is involved in.
20 Always gives more than he/she takes.

Obviously there are considerably more traits that contribute to success. If you would like to add your favorites, please leave a comment.