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The Rise Of An Entrepreneur [INFOGRAPHIC]

ross perotMany of us dream to be an entrepreneur but hardly have the guts to start laying the first brick. Without breaking our comfort zone, great things just don’t come by so easily.

Entrepreneurship is about getting your hands dirty and creating the “corporate ladder” you desire to climb. Having the vision, idea and capital are important but not quite as important as having the guts to step out from the crowd to start a business that you’re really passionate about.

Those who did and survive the harshest tests are often extremely successful; and the world isn’t short of examples. Just like the entrepreneurs below.

Entrepreneurs

These famous entrepreneurs all started from humble backgrounds (dishwasher, newspaper delivery boy). They got their hands dirty, learned the basics, follow their dreams and made it big.

So, who’s your favorite entrepreneur on the list, and why?

Infographic by Grasshopper Group

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About Willis Wee

Founder of Penn Olson who is also an entrepreneur since 2005. He has had experience in crafting social media strategies for organizations such as Marriott Vacation Club, James Cook University, Reach Singapore and Unilever. Contact him at willis[at]penn-olson[dot]com

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