Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship can be simply defined as "a person who starts a business venture." However, most people who attempt and/or succeed in entrepreneurship know that there is a lot more to it than that. The best way to succeed in entrepreneurship is to take lessons from the best.

Here are some great quotes from some successful entrepreneurs:

“The biggest risk is not taking one.”

-This is a common saying that most entrepreneurs should recite to themselves every day.

“Risk is minimized through the increasing of knowledge.” -Robert Kiyosaki

-This quote should closely follow the one before.

“If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.” -Donald Trump

-Donald Trump is the quintessential entrepreneur and everything that he says should be listened to.

“Entrepreneurs are comfortable building the car as they’re careening down the road at 100mph.” -Bill Rancic

-This quote simply sums up entrepreneurship.

Here are some great books that all entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs should read:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Written by Robert Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter, C.P.A.

-This book is a great guide for anyone who is looking to go into or is already involved in entrepreneurship. In Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki compares the principles and values of his rich dad, who is his best friend's dad, and his poor dad, who is his real dad. He compares different situations that most everyone has experienced, or they will in the near future. This book is a pretty easy read. It does not require a lot of education to read. However, this does not mean that the information presented in this book is at all elementary. In fact, most of this information will never be learned in any sort of class setting, regardless of the level. For more information on this book and other books written by Robert T. Kiyosaki, you should visit RichDad.com.

Think & Grow Rich, Written by Napoleon Hill

-Think & Grow Rich is a classic that will live on for decades more to come. The principles that Napoleon Hill outlines in this book would be enlightening and inspirational to anyone. He uses Andrew Carnegie's formula for making money as the basis for the book. The points that Napoleon Hill outline in this book hold a truth that no person can deny. These points have withstood the test of time and have been used by some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, which directly speaks for this books credibility and usefulness in the business world.

Trump: Think Like a Billionaire : Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life, Written by Donald Trump

Trump: How to Get Rich, Written by Donald Trump

Trump: The Art of the Deal, Written by Donald Trump

-When you are looking for good advice, experts in the field should be searched out. The ultimate of all experts would have to be Donald Trump. Donald Trump has become a real estate mogul and an entrepreneur that is nothing less than admirable. His accomplishments have numerous lessons in them that should be studied by all aspiring entrepreneurs. These three books span Donald Trump's career and present his different suggestions as he has progressed through his business.

This is the game that every entrepreneur should play:

Cashflow 101 was created by the Rich Dad Team.

-This game has many principles that will help almost anyone who is striving to be an entrepreneur. Cashflow 101 also helps anyone learn how to get through life financially. It starts out with everyone in the "rat race," which is where the majority of people get stuck. All of the squares on the game board are different real life situations that everyone could encounter. Cashflow 101 teaches you to purchase the right investments to reach the amount of cashflow you need to get into the "fast track" and win the game. The "fast track" is filled with bigger investments and dreams that you can purchase. The "fast track" also has a lot of real life situations that everyone could encounter. You can also purchase the online version of this game.

Cashflow 202 was created by the Rich Dad Team.

-After you have mastered Cashflow 101, try the more advanced and detailed Cashflow 202. This game will further advance your skills in investing and give you more confidence in entering the world of entrepreneurship. You can also purchase the online version of this game.