Study Links Patience to Entrepreneurial Success and Higher Earnings

A University of Bath study of over 21,000 U.K. employees reveals that patience significantly boosts the likelihood of becoming an entrepreneur. Published in Small Business Economics, the research found that the most patient individuals are 50% more likely to start businesses than their impatient counterparts.

Beyond entry rates, patience correlates with financial performance, as patient entrepreneurs earn approximately 40% more than the most impatient business owners. Behavioral economist Chris Dawson suggests that patient entrepreneurs are more effective at identifying high-quality opportunities and are better suited for activities requiring long-term investment, whereas impatience frequently drives individuals toward lower-quality business options.

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