The person who can say “no” runs the business

10. As an entrepreneur, your greatest and most abundant resource is hope.

9. Investing time and money with the hope of achieving your vision is the very definition of being an entrepreneur.

8. The person who has the authority to say “no” runs the business.

7. Time devoted to your idea improves the opportunity for success.

6. It takes time to think through, research, and test a new business idea.

5. It takes time for an idea to become a part of you. And becoming a part of you is critical.

4. When you take the time to go through the idea stages, you are rewarded with a new vision and, ultimately, a long-term commitment.

3. You know you have arrived when you cannot NOT execute on the idea.

2. Only when you are overwhelmingly compelled is it time to quit your job and start the business.

1. Always remember…your scarcest resources are time and money.