Don’t believe the hype. It doesn’t matter who you are, what industry you serve, or where you live—as a business owner, your success is largely determined by how well you can keep your head above water. The more successful entrepreneurs have learned that it takes more than just good ideas to drive growth and profitability; they also need to know how to work hard and think strategically about their business plans at all times. But if all you're doing is building a business and that's what you live for, you're gonna be living a pretty f*cking miserable life.