There are two types of people in this world; those who ponder, and those who act. 50 Interviews: Entrepreneurs showcases the latter, offering a rare and honest glimpse into the true mindset of what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur in an increasingly uncertain world. Their answers offer real life wisdom, insight, and practical advice you can put to use right now. They are simply living proof that you can create something from nothing and that without risk, there can be no reward. They teach us that failure is the pathway to success, a burning desire the essential fuel, and why having a purpose greater than ourselves leads to ultimate fulfillment.

1. The 5 distinctions of successful entrepreneurs Brian Schwartz • www.50interviews.com brian@50interviews.com • 970-215-1078

2. Praise for 50 EntrepreneursBuy the book at Amazon.com "Very few books these days combine short vignettes with powerful direct impacts that can be used immediately. The ROI for 50 Interviews is two minutes tops. Brian’s formulaic approach enables the reader to extract the collective insight and experience of 50 divergent entrepreneurs. His dialogue throughout the book allows us to vicariously ask the questions we would have wanted to ask any successful entrepreneur and learn succinctly what worked for them." -Michael R. Webb, Co-Founder, Aubice LLC “I wish I had a copy of 50 interviews when I launched my first company, I would have covered much more ground a whole lot faster." -Mike Michalowicz, Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur *Also available as an iPhone/ iPod Touch app in the iTunes store (search for 50 Interviews in the apps category)

4. It’s worth more to you than a million bucks.

5. You’d be doing it whether or not you were getting paid to do it.

6. When you are doing it, you lose track of time. Q: Do you know what day of the week it is?

7. It feels like an addiction (you truly miss it when it’s not there).

9. Learn to embrace risk Risk = opportunity for something better! Risk = reward. (victory is especially sweet when you’ve had to overcome great obstacles) Risk = new possibilities. Risk = a chance to grow. Here’s the secret: You must be willing to first accept the worst possible outcome and you must maintain faith that the right outcome will occur, no matter what.

10. Emulate to learn, innovate to earn Emulating is a great way to get onto the field, but all great accomplishment in the world has stemmed from someone doing something different. Eventually, you need to blaze your own trail and innovate to find success. It’s the uncommon answer to the common problem (Michael Gerber). When you really get this, it is much easier to ‘give it away.’

11. Develop an ability to shift perspective Success relies on maintaining a positive outlook, especially when times are particularly tough. The secret to maintaining a positive outlook is in the ability to shift your perspective. When faced with a new challenge or setback, successful entrepreneurs look at the event from a new perspective. Take personal responsibility for all out outcomes (good & bad).

13. Define an impersonal goal. You have discovered a purpose greater than yourself. You do it despite the money. It’s more about the impact on other people than on you.

14. Learn to Embrace Risk. Entrepreneurs see risk as dashing into the future with hope and the possibility to move closer towards their impersonal goal. Many have shared that once they accept the worst possible outcome, they feel empowered to take action.

15. Emulate to Learn, Innovate to Earn. Emulating is a great way to get onto the field, but all great accomplishment in the world has stemmed from someone doing something different. Eventually, you need to blaze your own trail and innovate to find success.

17. Are entrepreneurs born or made? Where do your decisions come from? Are your beliefs still serving you? How do you adopt new beliefs? Change the people you surround yourself with. Change your environment. Consider the source of your beliefs.

19. Define an impersonal goal. You have discovered a purpose greater than yourself. You do it despite the money. It’s more about the impact on other people than on you.

20. Learn to Embrace Risk. Entrepreneurs see risk as dashing into the future with hope and the possibility to move closer towards their impersonal goal. Many have shared that once they accept the worst possible outcome, they feel empowered to take action.

21. Emulate to Learn, Innovate to Earn. Emulating is a great way to get onto the field, but all great accomplishment in the world has stemmed from someone doing something different. Eventually, you need to blaze your own trail and innovate to find success.