If you, like Miles Arnone, have an entrepreneurial spirit, you want to turn your ideas into reality and start an innovative business. There are many strategies and attitudes that entrepreneurs tend to share that help to give them a step up in achieving their goals. Here are a few qualities of highly successful entrepreneurs:

They love what they do

This is a common theme that comes out in every “secret to my success” type interview with successful entrepreneurs – they absolutely love what they do. This doesn’t just apply to the specific business venture that they are developing, but rather to the whole entrepreneurial process. They are excited by the idea of building something from nothing, of achieving goals and dreams, and of taking on new projects and challenges. Without this basic passion, it is hard to put in the time and energy or to make the necessary sacrifices that successful entrepreneurship demands.

They learn from others

We might think that entrepreneurs might have a tendency to believe that they have all the answers and vision that they need. It is true that successful entrepreneurs are confident people who know what they know – but part of what they know is when they have something to learn from someone else’s skill set or experiences. They seek out mentors who can teach them what they need to know.

They have a plan

It is rare for an entrepreneur to be an overnight success, no matter how it looks to the outside world. Entrepreneurs may have big goals, but they are careful planners who understand that big accomplishments happen in small steps, and that these steps can’t be rushed or skipped. That way, the mistakes they make – and of course they do make mistakes – come without too much pain. Entrepreneurs will be sure take lessons from their failures as well, and take every opportunity to learn on the way.

They surround themselves with a great team

Entrepreneurs may have passion and vision, but they won’t have all of the skills needed to make their vision a reality. One of the keys to success is to recognize when they need to bring other people on board, and what sorts of skills they should bring. Successful entrepreneurs have to trust the people on their team and delegate responsibility when necessary – this means finding people who share a common vision.

They are willing to take the leap

One of the main reasons that businesses don’t succeed is because their owners are afraid to take risks. Successful entrepreneurs know that failure is a possibility but trust their ability to make the right decision when faced with difficult choices. They have faith in their plan, and are willing to take risks when they are calculated. When they see opportunities, they evaluate them quickly and move forward.

These are just some of the key qualities that successful entrepreneurs tend to share, all of which contribute to the ability to pursue one’s dream with passion and confidence.