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Keep Going: How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur What type of person is most likely to get burned out, and how can it be avoided?

By Patrick Bet-David

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Entrepreneurship is hard. If you want to be a good entrepreneur, you have to deal with tough questions about finances, people and business. You need a big idea, a sales strategy and a potential for growth. These answers and solutions won't just fall in your lap, either. You have to work for them.

That's why many entrepreneurs burn out and quit -- especially perfectionists or pessimists who can never be satisfied.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses his tips and tricks for avoiding burnout in your startup, because he's been where you are. He knows how hard it is to persevere through periods of stilted growth of financial difficulties. He also knows how important it is to keep going.

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Patrick Bet-David

Entrepreneur Network Contributor

Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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