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Effectiveness comes down to producing desired results. The most successful entrepreneurs have mastered being effective because it makes them work smarter, eliminating unnecessary effort and wasted time. Success cannot happen with any consistency when approached in a lazy, haphazard, hit-or-miss fashion. Effectiveness is rooted in discipline and routine, not talent or genius. Successful entrepreneurs make sure to be detailed, organized and fully prepared before executing on any goal or plan.

Here are eight characteristics of effective entrepreneurs.

1. Visionary

Successful entrepreneurs spend a significant amount of time thinking, creating and visioning. Being innovative comes naturally to all of us if we can discipline ourselves to enjoy the process of being in constant discovery. The use of imagination is a successful entrepreneur’s most powerful asset. The most effective entrepreneurs dare to dream, take action and turn their dreams into a reality. This visionary quality sets them apart from those who do not dare to dream as big. Standout entrepreneurs do not see a limit to their creativity, success, ability to make money, have a positive and lasting impact on others, or to involve themselves in new ventures.

Related: Are You a Goal-Setter or a Visionary?

2. Early Risers

The most effective entrepreneurs are early risers. They support the belief that the early bird gets the worm. They start their day visualizing what they want to achieve and speak affirmations of success over their mindset. Many also start their day with some form of physical activity. It’s the method they use to wake themselves up, get their blood pumping and their mind alert and active. Getting up early and getting a jump on their day allows them to get into the office before others arrive. This gives them some time to set themselves, collect their thoughts and generate lists of priorities to most efficiently organize and tackle their day.

3. Scheduled

One of the easiest ways successful entrepreneurs increase effectiveness is through being scheduled. They live a schedule based on putting their responsibilities first and leisure activities second. Socializing is important and life-giving and successful entrepreneurs recognize the value in getting out to be around people, not just for the human interaction and feelings of interconnectedness, but because being around others reduces stress and increases innovation. The most effective entrepreneurs choose to schedule social time at the end of their day when work-pressures are off. When responsibilities are put first, this type of discipline helps successful entrepreneurs enjoy their free time unencumbered by nagging responsibilities that we not met during the day.

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The most effective entrepreneurs view boredom as the great killer of success, which is why they make sure never to be bored. They happily spend endless hours working and doing what they love to do. They have made it a habit to be open and curious about everything in life and in their field of work.”Eloise Smith, Co-founder and CEO