8 Wrong Reasons To Become An Entrepreneur – And Why They May Lead To Failure

8 Wrong Reasons To Become An Entrepreneur – And Why They May Lead To Failure

If you want to become an entrepreneur, you’re not alone. Star-studded films like The Social Network and Steve Jobs have placed the ‘startup culture’ in the limelight. It’s no surprise so many people are considering embarking on the entrepreneurial journey.

However, listed below are the wrong reasons to want to become an entrepreneur – which will ultimately lead to your failure.


[This post by Abhishek Shah first appeared on ThugStart.com and has been reproduced with permission.]

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