What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur? Grit.

A version of this article was originally published by BBC Bitesize. According to Angela Duckworth, who catapulted to fame after delivering a TED talk which has been viewed over 18 million times, grit is defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” and is a strong predictor of success in life. Whilst grit can help you become more successful in …

Don’t expect setbacks, but expect to deal with them

In a three-part series, Reality Bites, Young Gun, Jackie Fast gives an exclusive insight into her experiences on the BBC’s hit-show The Apprentice, including the lessons she learned each week and how she has applied them in business.  For her first blog, Fast talks dealing with setbacks – from 4am wake-ups on the show to stress coping mechanisms… Far too often, people …