7 Signs That You Are a Real Entrepreneur

1. You are extremely resourceful.
Entrepreneurs are exceedingly resourceful at finding the help they need to succeed in their businesses. They seek out training, support, network with others in their industry and take classes in order to keep moving ahead. Nor are they afraid to delegate.

2. You possess a specific talent, or specialized knowledge of some kind.
Do you know how to do something uncommonly well? Have you received specialized education of some kind? All entrepreneurs possess either one or the other. Either they are very good at doing something (i.e. painting, drawing, writing, cooking, organizing, designing) or they have technical knowledge, such as computer programming, medical or legal knowledge, IT certifications, administrative tasks, real estate, etc.

3. You are creative.
A real, bonafide entrepreneur has a creative spirit, meaning that they are the innovators of their own business. They are the real thinkers and designers of industry. An entrepreneur creates new systems and ways of doing things, using their own specific talents and knowledge to help improve the lives of others. They are not fulfilled simply by copying the systems of others.

4. You are courageous.
Your are not afraid to take a challenge, or if you are, that does not stop you from pursuing them. Even in the face of adversity, and disagreement you have belief that it will happen. You believe that there is always a solution. Most essentially, you believe and have confidence in yourself.

5. You are very disciplined, determined and highly motivated most of the time.
Entrepreneurs have a strong sense of what to say or show themselves in order to produce the kind of results they desire. They know what kind of thinking is necessary to get things done, which if done correctly leads to focused, concentrated action. Entrepreneurs also understand the different modes of communication and are themselves great communicators in that they listen and observe intently. They know how to effectively get their messages across to others in order to affect behavior.

6. You have a strong desire to help others.
You are not in the game just to make a buck. What you do must have a very useful, meaningful purpose. You will not say yes to any and everything or everyone simply because the money is supposed to be good.

7. You not only have a daily plan; you have a life plan.
When you awaken each morning, you know exactly what you are going to get done. You know what needs to happen for that particular day. Not only that, but you know what the rest of your life is going to look like. You know that you can't predict the future, but what you do know, is what specifically you are going to do with the rest of your life. If nothing else, you have a general concept of this.

So there you have it; 7 signs that you are a real entrepreneur. If you are lacking in either one of these, my challenge to you is to actively seek out the resources that you need to develop and improve those areas. I can guarantee that you will notice a significant difference and be glad you did.