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Business that’s more “idea man” than entrepreneur. “Some people are action-oriented while others are thought-oriented. For thought-oriented people, it can be difficult to switch into the mode of doing something,” says Art Markman, professor of psychology and marketing at The University of Texas at Austin and author of Habits of Leadership. The ability to recognize personal weakness is key to successful entrepreneurs. In addition to being a “doer,” Markman says traits like risk tolerance, extraversion, and openness to experience are key to the successful entrepreneur’s person- This summer, elevate your game. summer Stay & Play • Standard room for one night • Breakfast for two at Apache Tee • Golf for two and gift • Two Inn margaritas $238 Sun -Thurs. Now - Sept. 30 Offer Code: GLF13AS Discover the other New Mexico. There’s the Southwest that’s dry, flat and hot. Then there’s us – a mountain oasis where cool alpine breezes whisk across pristine lake shores and where every guest is made to feel like the only guest. This is living. This is Inn of the Mountain Gods. InnoftheMountainGods.com 1-800-545-9011 Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso FULL CASINO | LUXURY RESORT | CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF | *Plus tax. $10 Resort fee added per night. Offer valid Sunday-Thursday only, Now - September 30, 2013. Offer code: GLF13AS. Standard room included. Upgrades are available for an additional charge. Blackout dates on hotel and golf apply. Limited or no tee times available during golf tournaments. Golf is weather permitting (rain checks available). Tee times are not guaranteed. Not available to groups or attendees. One offer per visit. May not be combined with other offers. Credit/debit card preauthorization or $100 cash deposit per night required upon check-in for incidentals. Must be 21 or over to reserve room. No pets allowed. Management reserves all rights. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). ality because they “must be willing to step out and evangelize for a new venture knowing it might fail.” So what does an adventurous, thrill-seeking evangelist look like in real life? What tools do they use to liberate their bright ideas from the shadow of self-doubt? Here’s a hint: Rose-colored glasses come in handy; harebrained dreams to be the solitary and supreme commander of your own empire, not so much. The PosTer Child Harvard- and Yale-educated lawyer Mee-Jung Jang says she dreamed up wedding-planning site Voncierge.com while planning her own big day. “I couldn’t understand why I could only get in touch with vendors over the phone during work hours when I was used to booking online on my own time,” she says. But rather than just griping to friends about inconvenient florist appointments like other frustrated brides-to-be, Jang quit her Manhattan law firm job to focus on bringing high tech to the wedding industry. Sound risky? “It was a huge step to leave a well-paying job,” Jang admits, “but I’ve always been driven to follow my interests. I envisioned a world where planning a wedding would be easy and decided I would regret it if I didn’t try.” Markman says that while motivations vary, Jang’s impulse is a common characteristic of successful entrepreneurs because they often “believe they can see the future more clearly and desire to change people’s lives.” In addition to having some traits that fall right in line with http://www.Voncierge.com http://www.InnoftheMountainGods.com http://www.InnoftheMountainGods.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

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