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Issue #010 | 7 Characteristics of Successful Solopreneurs

The 7 characteristics of successful Solopreneurs are:

  1. Resilience
  2. Persistence
  3. Curiosity
  4. Non-Conformity
  5. Low Ego
  6. Courage
  7. Integrity

1. Resilience

Resilience means no matter what is thrown at you or your business, you will find a way to get through it, and bring your team with you. It is a mental attitude that means you can turn big problems into even bigger opportunities.

2. Persistence

Persistence means keep going until something gets done. An example is writing an eBook that took 1 full year to complete.

3. Curiosity

Curiosity takes the form of asking lots of questions, reading lots of business books and learning about how other businesses are run. It is a thirst for continuous learning.

4. Non-Conformity

Non-Conformity in business is deviating from what is expected. It gives a business a competitive edge by increasing innovation, sparking creativity, promoting diverse perspectives, and encouraging a willingness to challenge the status quo. Non-Conformity encourages fresh ideas and approaches to tackle issues that might be overlooked by conforming to existing norms.

5. Low-Ego

Low-Ego refers to a leadership style where the needs of the company and team are prioritized. It is acknowledging your limitations, actively learning from others, listening to others, receiving feedback without becoming defensive, and not needing to be the center of attention. Essentially, Low-Ego is putting your ego aside to make better decisions for the business as a whole.

6. Courage

Courage is about making big decisions. An example is deciding to not advertise and instead grow organically by building a following and an opt-in email list. Courageous decisions like these allow you to grow and go from strength to strength.

7. Integrity

Integrity is aligning your words with your actions, especially in challenging situations. Integrity builds trust and fosters a positive work culture within your organization. Integrity is:

  • Telling the truth and not misleading others
  • Acting in line with stated values and beliefs regardless of circumstances
  • Taking responsibility for one’s actions
  • Openly communicating decisions and rationale
  • Treating everyone with equity and justice

Conclusion

This Issue #010 of The Web Guy Newsletter presents 7 Characteristics of Successful Solopreneurs.

Which of these are your strengths?

Which do you want to develop?

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