Advice to a Young Entrepreneur: The Way Ahead Interviews Established Entrepreneurs

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Question: People often say that if you have an entrepreneurial idea you think is great, you need to follow your passion and your heart and go for it. Would you say this statement is true—or is it important to consider all the risk and financial factors and take it step by step? RL: Passion for an idea is unquestionably an essential ingredient for entrepreneurial success. It creates the type of inner energy that makes it easier for you to overcome hurdles and convince others to join in the journey. This does not mean disregard for being careful and thorough. On the contrary, it enables the right mind-set and attitude to tackle challenges diligently and systematically.