出乎意料：创业者十大不同寻常的信念_职场英语

出乎意料：创业者十大不同寻常的信念

8.You are odd, and it’s OK. Entrepreneurs, especially those in technology, usually don’t start out as well-rounded, well-adjusted leaders. In fact, being odd is quite the norm. According to other studies, attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is common, as well as host of other personality disorders. It’s actually cool to be a geek in this lifestyle.

8.行为古怪也没问题。在创业的起始阶段，那些创业者，尤其是在科技领域的创业者并不表现得像个很圆滑和适应性很强的商业领袖。事实上，举止古怪反而很正常。其他研究显示，在创业者中，注意力缺失症是一种常见现象，其他人格障碍亦是如此。其实以一个怪胎的方式生活是一件挺酷的事情。

9.A check in hand means nothing. Every entrepreneur remembers their naïve days when that first customer check bounced. When you receive a new purchase order, a check, a verbal agreement, or even a written agreement, don’t get too happy and excited. Save the celebration until you have cold cash in hand, or the funds are verified.

9.未经兑现的空头支票毫无意义。每个创业者都记得他们收到客户寄来的第一张支票时那副手舞足蹈的天真模样。当你收到一张新的订单、一张支票、一个口头协议、或者一份书面协议时，不要兴奋过度。等你手中拿到真金白银的时候再庆祝吧。

10.There’s no such thing as a cold call. If you are an elite entrepreneur, you don’t go into anything cold. With the Internet and a plethora of other resources, you can warm up any call quickly, and not waste your time or theirs. Doing your homework first is one of the best ways to get an advantage over your competition.