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 The Top 10 Behavior Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs

By David Frey

NOTE: At the end of this article you'll find a personal message from me and a link to a photo that has had a tremendous impact on my life.

Recently, I attended a presentation given by Dr. Larry Helms. He is a psychologist.

In his presentation he revealed his top 10 behavioral mistakes that most entrepreneurs make. His list is fascinating and I wanted to share that with you.

Mistake # 1 - Addicted to Being Right

This behavior happens to ultra competitive people. People who are addicted to being right will argue and argue and argue whether they are right or wrong. Even if it hurts them, they'll still insist on being right.

Mistake # 2 - Becoming a Control Freak

Entrepreneurs and workaholics are usually control freaks. It's one of the reasons that entrepreneurs make poor managers. They find it very hard to delegate. Control freaks insist on having everything their own way...regardless of the consequences.

Mistake # 3 - Having a "Captious" Personality

People who have a "captious personality" are quick to point out the faults in other people and never give compliments. They are very negative and focus on pointing out problems and avoid complimenting others on their accomplishments.

Mistake # 4 - Blaming Other People

People who blame others have a very difficult time with personal accountability and always blame problems on outside forces or other people. And people who blame are always looking to blame someone rather than accepting the fact that problems are a normal part of doing business.

Mistake # 5 - Thinking You're Better than Others

Some entrepreneurs think they are better than other humans for the simple fact that they own their own business. They believe that they are entitled to privileges beyond what the normal person should receive.

Mistake # 6 - Possessing a Careless Tongue

People who have a careless tongue have a difficult time keeping private things confidential. And they gossip at times and are addicted to using sarcasm. They even lie and cheat. But mostly they simply can't seem to hold back inappropriate comments that are better left unsaid.

Mistake # 7 - Having a Lack of Balance In Your Life

Entrepreneurs who have a lack of balance in their lives are usually workaholics. They are addicted to their work. They have a driving desire to succeed, not matter what the consequences. These people can't even sit down at night and watch television without feeling as though they should be doing something.

(see my comments below on this topic)

Mistake # 8 - Expressing Uncontrolled Anger

This person has no sense of self-control and often allows their anger to get the better of them. They can't seem to take a time out or think about their words between the time they get upset and the time it takes them to say something.

Their emotions rule their tongue and actions. They leave a trail of hurt feelings and animosity in their wake.

Mistake # 9 - Taking Yourself Too Seriously

This type of person can't seem to loosen up. They are always "turned on" and they take every little thing seriously. They have a hard time laughing and finding humor in life.

People are intimidated by this person because they are always thinking of the consequences of their actions while they're around them. They are always on guard around this type of person.

Mistake # 10 - Looking for a Secret to Success

Dr. Helms called this the "slot machine" syndrome (pulling a handle and having money fall out of the machine).

Because of the all the hype in marketing, this person is always looking for an easy way to succeed rather than just applying consistent hard work and patience.

This person skips from opportunity to opportunity without giving anything a chance to succeed.

The One Quote that Has Changed My Life

When I listened to Dr. Helm's presentation about the top 10 behavioral mistakes I found a little bit of myself in nearly all the mistakes.

It was kind of scary.

I personally have so much to improve on and I suspect you might as well.

If I can open myself up a little I'll reveal to you the one thing I've been working on this year.

It's overworking. I'm a self-professed workaholic.

I love doing what I do so much that sometimes, Id rather be in the my office pounding away than anywhere else.

How am I combating this behavior?

I've done something that is working extremely well and has helped me tremendously in my search for balance in my life.

I have a framed quote that I've place at my desk. This quote has helped me more than any other quote that I've ever read in my entire life.

It reminds me of what is important in life and has helped me tremendously in restoring balance to my life.

When I look up and see the framed quote, it immediately has a positive effect on me because it gives me a sense of perspective.

Would You Like to See the Quote?

Here is a photo of the framed quote that sits in front of me every day.

http://www.davidfrey.us/recommends/success111

May you continue to strive to be the type of person that you've always wanted to become.

Have a great week.

David