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5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Opinionated: 1:33pm On Jun 15, 2017
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs either are or have admitted that they are, to a large extent, introverts. It is possible for introverts to become great entrepreneurs. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 useful tips for introverted entrepreneurs.

Have a Recharge Time

Introverts need time to themselves, time away from social interactions and activities, if not they will eventually run out of energy, lose their composure and stop being productive. Many introverts understand this aspect of their personality, and to become a successful entrepreneur it’s important they find time away from it all to be by themselves (or around those they are comfortable with) and just recharge. This can be as simple as taking a 10 to 15 minutes break to yourself during the day, or taking a long weekend to yourself in the long term.

Intentionally Build Relationships

Building relationships isn’t very easy for introverts. It’s easier for them to be the object of relationship building as opposed to them actually being the ones to initiate the process. Unfortunately, you cannot be a successful entrepreneur if you are unable to build good relationships. In this case, your passion for entrepreneurship will have to win and take precedence over your discomfort with building relationships. Being intentional with building relationships (that is, not being emotional about the whole thing) and making yourself reach out to those around you is an easier way to build necessary relationships.

Use Your Strengths Well

Social interactions might be the one major weakness of introverts, but they also have great strengths that are vital to entrepreneurial success. Introverts have great listening skills. In a world where most people speak before they think, introverts naturally do the opposite and listen first before they speak. It is thus easier for them to get needed information to make smart decisions and enhance everything about their business, from sales to marketing. The listening skill is a very valuable tool for successful entrepreneurs.

Learn to Live Outside of Your Comfort Zone


To be a successful introverted entrepreneur, you’ll ultimately learn how to live outside of your comfort zone. This is because virtually every day you will encounter situations and scenarios that will take you out of your comfort zone. But if you’re really passionate about entrepreneurship, you’ll have to make that conscious decision daily to let passion win over comfort.

Delegate or Outsource Tasks You Can’t Handle


In the end, you’re an entrepreneur not a dare devil. You can’t keep living out of your comfort zone, which is why you need time to recharge in the first place. However, you have to be wise and be able to determine the tasks that are just not necessary for you to handle and outsource or delegate these tasks to an individual or group that can handle it better. Have some extroverts around that can handle certain aspects of your business easier than you would, while you can take on the more crucial aspects. You’re an entrepreneur, not a one-man army, and like Bill Gates admitted, a business can’t be managed and operate by an entire group of introverts, some extroverted influence is involved.


source: www.opinions.ng/5-useful-tips-introverted-entrepreneurs/

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Talkingboy: 2:58pm On Jun 15, 2017
FTC


First time in hitory . grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

If you are happy for me , CLICK LIKE , if you dey beef me, SHARE

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Nobody: 3:00pm On Jun 15, 2017
Naija introverts, na for naira land una get mouth. It is like our oga at top and his feracious mods are all introverts. We get mouth. If you are one of us, press 'Like'

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by bammo: 3:00pm On Jun 15, 2017
jhk
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Nice123(m): 3:01pm On Jun 15, 2017
Good one.
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by klassykute(m): 3:02pm On Jun 15, 2017
Nice. Im an introvert nd it feels nice too lol.u gt to work well

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jun 15, 2017
okay... undecided
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by ephi321(f): 3:05pm On Jun 15, 2017
Great article OP (your threads on FP today have been on point)
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by ogobaby23(f): 3:05pm On Jun 15, 2017
Team introvert

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by spartan117(m): 3:05pm On Jun 15, 2017
I'm proud to be an introvert grin

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Yinkatolu: 3:06pm On Jun 15, 2017
your dp says it all
ogobaby23:
Team introvert
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by bart10: 3:08pm On Jun 15, 2017
I'm a successful entrepreneur, an introvert too grin
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by sirjomore(m): 3:09pm On Jun 15, 2017
Introvert here. Thanks OP
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by 9jamusicanalyst(m): 3:13pm On Jun 15, 2017
Talkingboy:
FTC


First time in hitory . grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

If you are happy for me , CLICK LIKE , if you dey beef me, SHARE
and it was a flop..back to back.#history not hitory
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Talkingboy: 3:15pm On Jun 15, 2017
9jamusicanalyst:
and it was a flop..back to back.#history not hitory

Should we now fry Custard sad
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Nobody: 3:17pm On Jun 15, 2017
Talkingboy:

Should we now fry Custard sad
No! Let us fry water.
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Inception(m): 3:18pm On Jun 15, 2017
yeah!
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by HIRAETH: 3:20pm On Jun 15, 2017
Thanks
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by johnstar(m): 3:21pm On Jun 15, 2017
cheesy

E nor fit work abegi


Even to dey sitdwn wit my family self dey hard me sometimes
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Akalia(m): 3:32pm On Jun 15, 2017
Most often than not I wish I were hard wired an extrovert-choleric or sanguine. Being an introvert feels weird and odd especially in public.
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by cooluc(f): 3:35pm On Jun 15, 2017
Nice tips! Thanks for sharing.
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Talkingboy: 3:42pm On Jun 15, 2017
Talkingboy:
FTC


First time in hitory . grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

If you are happy for me , CLICK LIKE , if you dey beef me, SHARE

Chai .. people dey beef me gan Oooooooo cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by vannessa7(f): 3:43pm On Jun 15, 2017
Team introvert, has its down side though, I went through many painful experiences of being tongue tied in the face of insults, I had to learn by force, but now if you insult me a ma sharp my mouth very well for you.

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Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Talkingboy: 3:44pm On Jun 15, 2017
venai:
No! Let us fry water.
grin grin grin grin grin Correct man . weldone
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by eezeribe(m): 3:49pm On Jun 15, 2017
OK
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by deebest8(m): 3:56pm On Jun 15, 2017
Nice one smiley
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by 9jamusicanalyst(m): 4:00pm On Jun 15, 2017
Talkingboy:


Should we now fry Custard sad
no..boil stone
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by TINALETC3(f): 4:02pm On Jun 15, 2017
Introverts ar 2 smart
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by KakiP(m): 4:03pm On Jun 15, 2017
more tips for us introverts pls
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by kayjee101: 4:06pm On Jun 15, 2017
Opinionated:
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs either are or have admitted that they are, to a large extent, introverts. It is possible for introverts to become great entrepreneurs. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 useful tips for introverted entrepreneurs.

Have a Recharge Time

Introverts need time to themselves, time away from social interactions and activities, if not they will eventually run out of energy, lose their composure and stop being productive. Many introverts understand this aspect of their personality, and to become a successful entrepreneur it’s important they find time away from it all to be by themselves (or around those they are comfortable with) and just recharge. This can be as simple as taking a 10 to 15 minutes break to yourself during the day, or taking a long weekend to yourself in the long term.

Intentionally Build Relationships

Building relationships isn’t very easy for introverts. It’s easier for them to be the object of relationship building as opposed to them actually being the ones to initiate the process. Unfortunately, you cannot be a successful entrepreneur if you are unable to build good relationships. In this case, your passion for entrepreneurship will have to win and take precedence over your discomfort with building relationships. Being intentional with building relationships (that is, not being emotional about the whole thing) and making yourself reach out to those around you is an easier way to build necessary relationships.

Use Your Strengths Well

Social interactions might be the one major weakness of introverts, but they also have great strengths that are vital to entrepreneurial success. Introverts have great listening skills. In a world where most people speak before they think, introverts naturally do the opposite and listen first before they speak. It is thus easier for them to get needed information to make smart decisions and enhance everything about their business, from sales to marketing. The listening skill is a very valuable tool for successful entrepreneurs.

Learn to Live Outside of Your Comfort Zone


To be a successful introverted entrepreneur, you’ll ultimately learn how to live outside of your comfort zone. This is because virtually every day you will encounter situations and scenarios that will take you out of your comfort zone. But if you’re really passionate about entrepreneurship, you’ll have to make that conscious decision daily to let passion win over comfort.

Delegate or Outsource Tasks You Can’t Handle


In the end, you’re an entrepreneur not a dare devil. You can’t keep living out of your comfort zone, which is why you need time to recharge in the first place. However, you have to be wise and be able to determine the tasks that are just not necessary for you to handle and outsource or delegate these tasks to an individual or group that can handle it better. Have some extroverts around that can handle certain aspects of your business easier than you would, while you can take on the more crucial aspects. You’re an entrepreneur, not a one-man army, and like Bill Gates admitted, a business can’t be managed and operate by an entire group of introverts, some extroverted influence is involved.


source: www.opinions.ng/5-useful-tips-introverted-entrepreneurs/


you entrepreneurally want to turn me to an extrovert bah?
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by shumuel(m): 4:23pm On Jun 15, 2017
Opinionated:
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs either are or have admitted that they are, to a large extent, introverts. It is possible for introverts to become great entrepreneurs. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 useful tips for introverted entrepreneurs.

Have a Recharge Time

Introverts need time to themselves, time away from social interactions and activities, if not they will eventually run out of energy, lose their composure and stop being productive. Many introverts understand this aspect of their personality, and to become a successful entrepreneur it’s important they find time away from it all to be by themselves (or around those they are comfortable with) and just recharge. This can be as simple as taking a 10 to 15 minutes break to yourself during the day, or taking a long weekend to yourself in the long term.

Intentionally Build Relationships

Building relationships isn’t very easy for introverts. It’s easier for them to be the object of relationship building as opposed to them actually being the ones to initiate the process. Unfortunately, you cannot be a successful entrepreneur if you are unable to build good relationships. In this case, your passion for entrepreneurship will have to win and take precedence over your discomfort with building relationships. Being intentional with building relationships (that is, not being emotional about the whole thing) and making yourself reach out to those around you is an easier way to build necessary relationships.

Use Your Strengths Well

Social interactions might be the one major weakness of introverts, but they also have great strengths that are vital to entrepreneurial success. Introverts have great listening skills. In a world where most people speak before they think, introverts naturally do the opposite and listen first before they speak. It is thus easier for them to get needed information to make smart decisions and enhance everything about their business, from sales to marketing. The listening skill is a very valuable tool for successful entrepreneurs.

Learn to Live Outside of Your Comfort Zone


To be a successful introverted entrepreneur, you’ll ultimately learn how to live outside of your comfort zone. This is because virtually every day you will encounter situations and scenarios that will take you out of your comfort zone. But if you’re really passionate about entrepreneurship, you’ll have to make that conscious decision daily to let passion win over comfort.

Delegate or Outsource Tasks You Can’t Handle


In the end, you’re an entrepreneur not a dare devil. You can’t keep living out of your comfort zone, which is why you need time to recharge in the first place. However, you have to be wise and be able to determine the tasks that are just not necessary for you to handle and outsource or delegate these tasks to an individual or group that can handle it better. Have some extroverts around that can handle certain aspects of your business easier than you would, while you can take on the more crucial aspects. You’re an entrepreneur, not a one-man army, and like Bill Gates admitted, a business can’t be managed and operate by an entire group of introverts, some extroverted influence is involved.


source: www.opinions.ng/5-useful-tips-introverted-entrepreneurs/



Spot on, very accurate grin Introvert here tongue
Re: 5 Useful Tips For Introverted Entrepreneurs by AAinEqGuinea: 4:47pm On Jun 15, 2017
Introverts secretly plot their competitive edge.

[img]https://thoughtcatalog.files./2013/11/shutterstock_133296335.jpg[/img]


Conventional wisdom says you need to be an extrovert to start a successful business. That’s wrong for all sorts of reasons.


https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-introverts-make-great-entrepreneurs-1440381699

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