We all have things we’re good at in business. Then there are things that we’re not so good at. If we’re smart, we outsource those things…but sometimes it’s not that simple. Our vulnerabilities might be related to our personalities or beliefs that might be holding us back.

According to Wikipedia, an “Achilles’ Heel” is “a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength, actually or potentially leading to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, metaphorical references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to their downfall are common.”

I have an Achilles’ heel for sure – I’m rather impulsive. When I saw The Aviator - the movie about Howard Hughes, I actually found myself relating to Howard’s business management style. Now, Mr. Hughes was pretty extreme and I swear I do NOT have a collection of milk jugs in my house, but when he wanted to do something…he did it. The interesting thing about this is that sometimes it’s a GOOD thing, but often it can bite you in the butt.

So what about you? What is your Entrepreneurial Achilles’ Heel?

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