Inspiration for the Downtimes (Infographic) Consider these words of encouragement on the often bumpy road of entrepreneurship.
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If you are thinking about starting your own business, you will have to be persistent in the face of challenges and failures.
Check out this infographic (below) from the startup organization Funders and Founders with recommendations on how to never give up on becoming a successful entrepreneur. For example, if it takes three months to field test an idea, then a 30-year-old who lives into old age has more than 200 opportunities to try out a concept for a company, Funders and Founders points out. Also, keep your expectations realistic. Even the legendary Michael Jordan missed over 300 crucial shots. Most of the time, success does not happen overnight or on the first try.