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Be your very own hero

By Mike Southon

Published: September 5 2008 19:58 | Last updated: September 5 2008 19:58

It is a common misconception that entrepreneurship is all about having a good idea for a new business. In reality, it is much more about the person involved.

This is a theme I explored with Chris West while we were working on a book about entrepreneurship. I had assumed we would leap right into how to turn a good idea into a great business. Instead, Chris focused on the character of the entrepreneur.

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