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August 8, 2006 by Rich Whittle | 2 Comments

Startup Journal:

Successful entrepreneurs are calculated risk takers. They know that building a long-lasting company will be difficult. However, they also know the task is likely to be achievable if they put their energy and intelligence behind it.

Setting difficult yet attainable goals is a hallmark of achievers, according to research by the late Harvard University psychology professor David McClelland. He spent most of his life studying entrepreneurs and developed a test that assessed their psychological profile. Even when used in other countries, the test showed that most founders score high in achievement in relation to other variables.

To measure your motivational profile, take the test here.

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In Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Psychology, Tools | 2 Comments