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How to Stay Inspired During Tough Times Every entrepreneur has to be ready to deal with failure or frustration.

By Jack Canfield

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If you want to be an entrepreneur, you're going to have to put in countless hours of work to get your business up and running. Since you're working for yourself, some of that work is going to be incredibly fulfilling. Some of it, though, is also going to be difficult and frustrating, and how you deal with the tough times can shape your business's potential.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jack Canfield breaks down how you can stay inspired, even when things aren't going exactly the way you planned. He gives simple tips you can use to motivate yourself -- or allow others to motivate you -- and give you the fuel you need when you feel stuck.

Click play to learn more.

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