Who here is an entrepreneur at heart and why - actions speak louder than words.

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One of my favorite “quotes” or mindsets is “your ‘why’ has to be greater than your ‘want’”

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I suppose I am? All business owners are entrepreneurs. I don't think I necessarily fit the stereotype of the work-obsessed, sleep-deprived entrepreneur. But even without all that zeal, I've still managed to run my own business successfully for going on 8 years now.

I started my own business and it is successful so far after 4 years with two full-time employees. I wouldn't say I am the stereotypical charismatic go-getter. Probably the opposite. I'm just good at what I do and there are not many people that do what I do. I wanted to start a business because I wanted to be in control. I want to do it the way that I think is best, not the way someone else thinks is best. If I don't like something, I have the authority to change it.

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